1. Lewin John Nyatanga was born on 18 August 1988 and is a former Wales international footballer who played as a defender.
13 Facts About Lewin Nyatanga
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Lewin Nyatanga played for Derby County, Bristol City, Sunderland, Peterborough United, Northampton Town and Barnsley in his career.
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Lewin Nyatanga has made 34 international appearances for the Wales national team, having previously held the record for the youngest player to represent the country when he made his international debut at the age of 17.
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Whilst at Sunderland, Lewin Nyatanga played left back due to an injury to Stephen Wright and Clive Clarke leaving on loan.
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Derby manager Billy Davies said there was a possibility that Lewin Nyatanga could join Sunderland permanently no bid was ever tabled by Sunderland.
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Lewin Nyatanga lost his place when Moore and Johnson returned, and was not in the 16 for the 2007 Playoff victory.
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Lewin Nyatanga signed a new 4-year contract in the summer of 2007, and returned to Barnsley on a six-month loan shortly after.
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Lewin Nyatanga formed an impressive partnership with Dennis Souza at the heart of Barnsley's defence, but was recalled by Derby in January 2008.
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On 14 July 2009, Lewin Nyatanga signed for Bristol City and agreed a four-year deal.
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On 9 July 2013, Lewin Nyatanga signed for Barnsley on a two-year deal following his departure from Bristol City.
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On 8 August 2016, Lewin Nyatanga was loaned to Northampton Town for the season.
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Lewin Nyatanga was released from his Barnsley contract at the conclusion of the loan.
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Lewin Nyatanga holds the records for being the youngest captain and youngest player ever to play for the Welsh Under-21s.