Nathan Daniel Wood (born 23 April 1997) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Penybont, on loan from EFL League Two club Newport County.
Club career
Wood was part of the Newport County academy system until 2015.[2] He then played for Undy Athletic and Penybont.[3][4]
In June 2023 Wood signed a professional contract with Newport County.[2][5] He made his debut for Newport on 12 August 2023 as a second half substitute in the 4–0 League Two win against Doncaster Rovers.[6] Wood scored his first goal for Newport on 10 October 2023 in the 2-0 EFL Trophy win against Cheltenham Town.[7]
In February 2024 Wood joined League of Ireland First Division club Cork City on loan until summer 2024.[8] He returned to former club Penybont on loan in August 2024.[9]
International career
Wood was involved with the Wales under-18 team.[10]
Career statistics
- As of 24 December 2024[1]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Penybont | 2019–20 | Cymru Premier | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | Cymru Premier | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 | |
| 2021–22 | Cymru Premier | 28 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 11 | |
| 2022–23 | Cymru Premier | 32 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 14 | |
| Total | 114 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 31 | ||
| Newport County | 2023–24[11] | EFL League Two | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024–25[12] | EFL League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Cork City (loan) | 2024 | League of Ireland First Division | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Penybont (loan) | 2024–25 | Cymru Premier | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| Career total | 153 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 169 | 36 | ||
- ^ Includes Welsh Cup, FA Cup, FAI Cup
- ^ Includes Welsh League Cup, EFL Cup
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b c Nathan Wood at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Nathan Wood signs for Newport County". www.newport-county.co.uk.
- ^ "Bont begin building for next term by signing duo". Retrieved 18 September 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ Sharpe, Lewis (8 October 2020). "The impact that talisman Nathan Wood is having on Penybont".
- ^ "Newport sign Penybont midfielder Wood" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Evans hits brace as Newport romp past Doncaster" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Live Commentary - Cheltenham vs Newport | 10.10.2023". Sky Sports.
- ^ "Newport midfielder Wood joins Cork on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Newport County midfielder Nathan Wood joins Penybont on loan". BBC Sport. 31 August 2024.
- ^ Griffiths, Rob (11 March 2016). "Wales Under-18s gearing up for two Centenary Shield matches in North Wales". North Wales Live.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Wood in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Wood in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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