Nathan Fox (footballer) explained

Nathan Fox
Fullname:Nathan James Fox[1]
Birth Date:14 November 1992
Birth Place:Leicester, England
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:–2009
Youthclubs1:Notts County
Years1:2009–2011
Clubs1:Notts County
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Corby Town
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Kettering Town (loan)
Caps3:26
Goals3:0
Years4:2013
Clubs4:Kettering Town (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Years5:2013
Clubs5:Rugby Town (loan)
Caps5:21
Goals5:0
Years6:2014
Clubs6:Rugby Town
Caps6:4
Goals6:2
Years7:2014–2015
Clubs7:Stamford
Caps7:55
Goals7:2
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Slough Town
Caps8:3
Goals8:0
Years9:2015
Years10:2015–2016
Clubs10:Rushall Olympic
Years11:2016
Clubs11:Rugby Town
Caps11:5
Goals11:0
Years12:2016
Clubs12:Coalville Town
Caps12:5
Goals12:0[2]
Years13:2016–2017
Years14:2017–2018
Clubs14:Redditch United
Years15:2018–2019
Clubs15:Hednesford Town
Years16:2019–2020
Clubs16:King's Lynn Town
Caps16:28
Goals16:0
Years17:2020–2021
Clubs17:Alfreton Town
Caps17:14
Goals17:0
Years18:2021–2022
Clubs18:Buxton
Caps18:41
Goals18:0
Years19:2022–2023
Years20:2023–
Clubs20:AFC Telford United
Club-Update:21:54, 12 May 2022 (UTC)

Nathan James Fox (born 14 November 1992) is an English footballer who currently plays for Southern League Premier Division Central side AFC Telford United where he plays as a defender.

Playing career

Notts County

Born in Leicester, Leicestershire,[1] Fox signed a scholarship contract with Notts County on 13 May 2009, along with 14 other players.[3] He made his Football League debut on 1 December for Notts County in the 4–0 home win over Darlington, replacing Matt Ritchie in the 86th minute as a substitute.[4] He left the club at the end of the 2010–11 season. Fox played 90 minutes for a Derby County XI in a pre-season friendly against Burton Albion in July 2011.[5]

Corby Town

Fox joined Conference North side Corby Town in July 2012.[6]

King's Lynn Town

On 1 June 2019, Nathan was confirmed as signing for National League North side King's Lynn Town, along with Sam Kelly and Sonny Carey.[7]

Fox played an integral part in helping secure ‘The Linnets’ The National League North title. He is perhaps known on Norfolk for his energetic runs and fantastic delivery into the danger area. Fox Contributed with 12 assists that season from left back.

Alfreton Town FC

After winning the Conference North title with Kings Lynn Town FC, Fox was reported to be signing for Kettering Town but opted for Alfreton Town FC.

Buxton

When football returned for the 2021–22 season following the suspension from COVID-19, Fox dropped down a division to sign for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Buxton. The club were crowned champions and reached the FA Cup second-round in his first season with the side.[8]

Peterborough Sports

Despite promotion, Fox moved to fellow promoted National League North side Peterborough Sports in June 2022.[9]

Style of play

Hans Backe described Fox saying; "He's typical left back, he's a quick and strong boy with a great left foot, whilst having the athletic attributes he can play and his ball retention is excellent."[10]

Fox has matured into one of the best full backs/wing backs outside the National league his delivery into the box and ball retention goes hand in hand with his high fitness levels.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 . 2010 . Mainstream Publishing . 9781845966010 . 157 .
  2. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/coalvilletown/teams/121202/player/nathan-fox-1769549/39540 Nathan Fox - First Team - Coalville Town - Pitchero
  3. News: Notts name 15 scholars . This is Notts County . 2009-05-13 . 2010-01-01 .
  4. News: Notts County 4 – 0 Darlington . BBC Sport . 2009-12-01 . 2010-01-01 .
  5. News: Burton Albion 2-1 Derby County XI . dcfc.co.uk . 27 July 2011 . 27 July 2011 .
  6. News: Corby Town sign Leon McKenzie, Sam Ives and Nathan Fox . BBC News . 12 July 2012 . 18 July 2012 .
  7. News: Three new faces sign for the Linnets while most of last season's squad sign on . kltown.co.uk . 1 June 2019.
  8. News: Buxton – Appearances – Nathan Fox. Football Web Pages . 12 May 2022.
  9. Web site: A fifth new signing for Peterborough Sports. Peterborough Today. 14 June 2022. Swann. Alan.
  10. News: Fox has future . Notts County F.C. . 2009-12-02 . 2010-01-01 .