Nathan Fraser Explained

Nathan Fraser
Fullname:Nathan John Mark Fraser
Birth Place:Wolverhampton, England
Height:1.88m
Birth Date:22 February 2005
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Zulte Waregem
(on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2011–2012
Youthclubs1:Trysull Tigers
Youthyears2:2012–2024
Youthclubs2:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:→ Zulte Waregem (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:13:40, 3 April 2024 (UTC)

Nathan John Mark Fraser (born 22 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Challenger Pro League club Zalte Waregem, on loan from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Born in England, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[1]

Early life

From Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Fraser started at the Wolves academy when he was seven years-old.[2] [3]

Career

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Fraser signed his first professional contract with Wolves in February 2022.[4] Fraser began training with the Wolves first team squad during the 2022 - 23 season.[5] He made the Wolves first-team squad for the first time for a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, as an unused substitute, on 5 November 2022.[6] He featured for Wolves in the EFL Trophy, impressing against Manchester United on 22 November 2022, even though Wolves ultimately lost the game on penalties.[7]

In June 2023, he signed a new contract with the club keeping him at Molineux until 2025.[8] He made his professional debut on 29 August 2023 in the second round of the EFL Cup at home against Blackpool, scoring the final goal in a 5-0 win.[9]

Fraser scored his first FA Cup goal within three minutes of his competition debut as a second-half substitute in a 3–2 Third Round replay victory over Brentford at Molineux on 16 January 2024.[10]

Fraser made his Premier League debut as a late substitute in a 4–3 home loss to Manchester United on 1 February 2024[11] and made his first appearance as a starter in the Premier League in a 2–1 home win against Fulham on 9 March 2024.[12]

Loan to Zulte Waregem

On 19 August 2024, Fraser joined Challenger Pro League side Zulte Waregem on a season-long loan for the 2024–25 season.[13]

Style of play

Fraser has been described as a strong and physical centre-forward.[14] Playing in the Premier League 2 during the 2022-23 season he scored seven goals and they were split evenly between his right foot (two), left foot (two) and head (three).[15]

International career

Fraser received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 side in May 2022.[16] He made a goalscoring debut for the Ireland under-19 team on the 22 November 2022, in a 6-0 win over Gibraltar U-19.[17] [18] In the spring of 2024 he reportedly turned down call-ups from the Republic of Ireland U21 side in favour of rest.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathan Fraser. Soccerway. 22 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Nathan Fraser signs first professional deal with Wolves. Molineux.News. 22 July 2023. Tom. Procter.
  3. Web site: Tim. Spiers. The Athletic. 22 July 2023. How Wolves are setting good foundations for the future. 9 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Fraser signs first professional contract. Wolves.co.uk. 22 July 2023. 28 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Nathan Fraser among Wolves young guns called up by Julen Lopetegui. 28 November 2022. Alan. Dicken. Birmingham Mail. 22 July 2023.
  6. Web site: WOLVES VS. BRIGHTON 2-3. 5 November 2022. Soccerway. 22 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Wolves U21 player ratings vs Man Utd: Nathan Fraser impresses despite penalty heartbreak. Birmingham Mail. 22 July 2023. Alex. Dicken. 22 November 2022.
  8. Web site: Wolves striker Nathan Fraser pens new dea. Tribal Football. 22 July 2023. Paul. Vegas.
  9. Web site: Wolverhampton Wanderers 5–0 Blackpool: Matt Doherty scores twice as hosts progress. BBC Sport . 29 August 2023 .
  10. Web site: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–2 Brentford: Wolves set up FA Cup tie with West Brom. Simon. Stone. BBC Sport. 16 January 2024.
  11. Web site: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–4 Manchester United: Kobbie Mainoo scores 97th-minute winner in thriller. Emma. Smith. BBC Sport. 1 February 2024. 3 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Wolves 2–1 Fulham: Hosts overcome injuries to keep alive hopes of Europe. Sam. Drury. BBC Sport. 9 March 2024. 14 March 2024.
  13. Web site: Fraser secures loan move . . 21 August 2024 . 19 August 2024 . live.
  14. Web site: Wolves have already found their long-term Diego Costa replacement. Birmingham Mail. Alex. Dicken. 23 November 2022. 22 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Wolves: Lopetegui could have Jimenez heir in Nathan Fraser. Footballfancast.com. 22 July 2023. Rosie. Tudball. 9 May 2023.
  16. Web site: Five new faces in Ireland squad for friendlies against Iceland in Spain. the42.ie. 22 July 2023. May 30, 2022.
  17. Web site: 22 September 2022. REP OF IRELAND U19 VS. GIBRALTAR U19 6-0. 22 July 2023. Soccerway.
  18. Web site: Late goals book Republic of Ireland Under 19s place in Euros elite qualifying phase. RTE. 22 July 2023. 24 September 2022.
  19. Web site: Hugely Talented Wolves Striker Rejects Ireland U21 Call-Up. balls.ie. 1 June 2024. James. Fenton. 30 May 2024.

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