Nathan Delfouneso
![]() Delfouneso training with Aston Villa in 2008 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nathan Abayomi Delfouneso[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 2 February 1991||
Place of birth | Tyseley, Birmingham, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Hednesford Town | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2008 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2014 | Aston Villa | 31 | (2) |
2011 | → Burnley (loan) | 11 | (1) |
2012 | → Leicester City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2012–2013 | → Blackpool (loan) | 41 | (6) |
2013–2014 | → Blackpool (loan) | 11 | (0) |
2014 | → Coventry City (loan) | 14 | (3) |
2014–2015 | Blackpool | 38 | (3) |
2015–2016 | Blackburn Rovers | 15 | (1) |
2016 | → Bury (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Swindon Town | 18 | (1) |
2017–2020 | Blackpool | 125 | (24) |
2020–2022 | Bolton Wanderers | 55 | (6) |
2022 | → Bradford City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Accrington Stanley | 4 | (0) |
2023 |
AFC Fylde | 7 | (1) |
2023–2024 | Chorley | 0 | (0) |
2024– |
Hednesford Town | 5 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2006–2007 | England U16 | 8 | (3) |
2007–2008 | England U17 | 4 | (3) |
2008–2010 | England U19 | 25 | (9) |
2010–2012 | England U21 | 18 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:40, 16 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:21, 21 March 2021 (UTC) |
Nathan Abayomi Delfouneso (born 2 February 1991) is an English professional
Having graduated from
Delfouneso was a regular England youth international, playing a total of 54 matches and scoring 19 goals at U16, U17, U19 and U21 levels.
Club career
Aston Villa
Born in
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Delfouneso made his competitive first-team début as a substitute in the away leg of the
Delfouneso made his first domestic senior appearance on 4 January 2009, in an
On 6 November 2009, Delfouneso signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Aston Villa, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2011–12 season. In January 2010, O'Neill said that Delfouneso, along with fellow youngsters Marc Albrighton and Ciaran Clark, were the subject of many loan offers from various other clubs. However, he went on to emphasise his confidence that the trio were good enough to remain as vital squad members on the fringes of Aston Villa's first team.[9] He scored his first league goal on 18 April, after coming off the bench against Portsmouth in a 2–1 victory at Fratton Park.
On 6 November 2010, Delfouneso started his first Premier League game against Fulham due to
Loans to the Championship
On 8 March 2011, Delfouneso signed for
On 31 August 2012, Delfouneso signed a one-year loan deal with
On 30 January 2014, Delfouneso joined
Permanent return to Blackpool
After two previous loan spells at Bloomfield Road, Delfouneso signed a one-year contract with Blackpool, with the option of a second, in July 2014.[18] He made his first start for the club in his new spell with them on 9 August.[19] He was released in May 2015.[20]
Blackburn Rovers, Bury (loan) and Swindon
On 6 August 2015, following Delfouneso's release from Blackpool, he signed for
On 18 August 2016, Delfouneso signed for Swindon Town until the end of the 2016–17 season.[23]
Return to Blackpool
On 21 January 2017, Delfouneso re-joined Blackpool on a permanent deal for the second time and fourth time overall, signing a deal until the end of the 2016–17 campaign.[24] His contract was extended by Blackpool at the end of the 2017–18 season after they exercised an option.[25]
In May 2019 he signed a new two-year contract with Blackpool.[26]
Bolton Wanderers
On 6 August 2020, Delfouneso joined
On 31 January 2022, Delfouneso joined EFL League Two side Bradford City on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[33] On 3 May, Bolton confirmed that he would be released at the end of his contract.[34]
Accrington Stanley
On 20 September 2022, Delfouneso signed for League One club Accrington Stanley on a short-term contract.[35] On 20 January 2023, Delfouneso left the club.[36]
AFC Fylde
On 18 March 2023, Delfouneso signed for
Hednesford Town
On 16 February 2024, he joined Hednesford Town along with four other players after a short spell with Chorley.[38][39]
International career
On the international scene, Delfouneso first came to notice playing for the England U16 team – collecting eight caps and scoring three goals during this period, two were scored in the 2006 Victory Shield. In October 2007, Delfouneso marked his debut for the England U17 team with a hat-trick in a 6–0 victory over Malta.
Delfouneso made his debut for the
On 22 February 2010, Delfouneso received his first call up to the England under-21 squad, On 3 March 2010, he scored on his debut for them against Greece in a 2–1 defeat.
Delfouneso was named in the final 18-man squad for the
Delfouneso scored his second U-21 international goal against Iceland at Deepdale in a 2–1 friendly defeat in March 2011.
He scored his third goal for the England under-21 team on 5 September 2011 in a 4–1 win against Israel at Oakwell.[40]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 April 2023
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Aston Villa | 2008–09[41] | Premier League | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6[a] | 2 | 13 | 3 |
2009–10[42] | Premier League | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | |
2010–11[43] | Premier League | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
2011–12[44] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | ||
2012–13[45] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 31 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 52 | 9 | ||
Burnley (loan) | 2010–11[43] | Championship | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
Leicester City (loan) | 2011–12[44] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
Blackpool (loan) | 2012–13[45] | Championship | 41 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 43 | 7 | ||
2013–14[46] | Championship | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||||
Total | 52 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 54 | 7 | |||
Coventry City (loan) | 2013–14[46] | League One | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | |||
Blackpool | 2014–15[47] | Championship | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 40 | 3 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 2015–16[48] | Championship | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | |
Bury (loan) | 2015–16[48] | League One | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
Swindon Town | 2016–17[49] | League One | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 24 | 3 |
Blackpool | 2016–17[49] | League Two | 18 | 5 | — | — | 2[d] | 1 | 20 | 6 | ||
2017–18[50] | League One | 40 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 46 | 9 | |
2018–19[51] | League One | 39 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 7 | |
2019–20[52] | League One | 28 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 35 | 7 | |
Total | 125 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 146 | 29 | ||
Bolton Wanderers | 2020–21[53] | League Two | 44 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 47 | 8 |
2021–22[54] | League One | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[c] | 2 | 20 | 2 | |
Total | 55 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 67 | 10 | ||
Bradford City (loan) | 2021–22[54]
|
League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Accrington Stanley | 2022–23[55] | League One | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Fylde
|
2022–23[56] | National League North | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | |||
Career total | 384 | 48 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 6 | 453 | 68 |
- UEFA Cup
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
Honours
Aston Villa
Blackpool
England U16
England U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2009[59]
Individual
- Aston Villa Players' Young Player of the Year: 2008–09, 2009–10[citation needed]
- Aston Villa Supporters' Young Player of the Year: 2008–09, 2009–10[citation needed]
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Golden Boot: 2009[citation needed]
References
- ^ "List of players given a free transfer: Blackpool" (PDF). English Football League. p. 102. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ^ "Nathan Signs". Aston Villa FC. 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
- ^ Hughes, Ian (4 December 2008). "Aston Villa 1–2 MŠK Žilina". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ "Villa lose to Hamburg in Uefa Cup". CBBC Newsround. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ^ Ashenden, Mark (4 February 2009). "Aston Villa 3–1 Doncaster". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 February 2009.
- ^ Aston Villa: Crystal Palace move for Nathan Delfouneso rejected Birmingham Mail, 14 February 2009
- ^ Shea, Julian (15 March 2009). "Aston Villa 1–2 Tottenham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ^ "Aston Villa FC". Archived from the original on 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso and Mark Albrighton released from Villa". Aston Villa Official Website. 20 May 2014. Archived from the original on 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Hull 0–1 Burnley". BBC Sport. 8 March 2011.
- ^ "Seasiders Strike Deals For Pair". Blackpool F.C. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ^ "Leicester 1–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Blackpool 4–1 Middlesbrough" BBC Sport. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso: Blackpool sign Aston Villa striker on loan". BBC Sport. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso signs Coventry loan". Coventry City FC. 30 January 2014.
- ^ "Coventry City 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1". BBC Sport. 26 April 2014.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso: Blackpool re-sign former Aston Villa forward". BBC Sport. 29 July 2014.
- ^ "Nottm Forest 2–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "Retained List Announced" – Blackpool F.C.'s official website, 19 May 2015
- ^ "Rovers boost attacking options". Blackburn Rovers FC. 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers striker Nathan Delfouneso joins Bury on loan". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso: Swindon sign ex-Aston Villa striker until end of season". BBC Sport. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Delfouneso Departs Town For Blackpool". Swindon Town Official Site. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Manager Confirms Retained List". Blackpool F.C. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Nathan Delfouneso: Blackpool forward signs new two-year contract". BBC Sport. 29 May 2019.
- Bolton News. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ BWFC.co.uk: "Report: Bamber Bridge 0–7 Bolton Wanderers"
- ^ BWFC.co.uk: "Report: Loughborough University 0–6 Bolton Wanderers"
- ^ BWFC.co.uk: "Report: Accrington Stanley 0–3 Bolton Wanderers"
- ^ BWFC.co.uk: "Report: Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Bradford City"
- ^ BWFC.co.uk Report: Harrogate Town 1-2 Bolton Wanderers
- ^ "Delfouneso rounds off January business". Bradford City AFC. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Wanderers Confirm Departures". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "SIGNING: Nathan's a Red". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "SIGNING: DEPARTURE: Delfouneso leaves the Reds". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "SIGNING: AFC FYLDE SECURE NATHAN DELFOUNESO SIGNATURE". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ https://www.hednesfordtownfc.com/2024/02/five-join-the-pitmen, Five join the Pitmen, Hednesford Town FC, 16 February 2024
- ^ "Hednesford Town | Appearances | Nathan Delfouneso | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ "England 4–1 Israel" The FA.com. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Delfouneso in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Soccerway: "N. DELFOUNESO"
- ^ McNulty, Phil (28 February 2010). "Aston Villa 1–2 Man Utd". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ Law, James (28 May 2017). "Blackpool 2–1 Exeter City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "England 0–2 Ukraine: Lineups". UEFA. Archived from the original on 19 December 2015.
External links
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- Nathan Delfouneso at Soccerbase
- Nathan Delfouneso at ESPN FC