18 Facts About Nathan Abbey

Nathanael "Nathan" Abbey was born on 11 July 1978 and is an English journeyman former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Nathanael Abbey was born on 11 July 1978 in Islington, London, and began his football career as a trainee with Luton Town, turning professional in August 1995.

However, Nathan Abbey soon regained his place in the side, though spent most of the season in and out of the side as first Lil Fuccillo and then Joe Kinnear took over as Luton manager.

Nathan Abbey was an ever-present the following season and won the Chesterfield Player of the Year Award, but left after failing to agree a new contract.

Nathan Abbey joined Northampton Town in August 2002 and signed a contract extension until the end of the season, but struggled to establish himself and was released at the end of the season having played only eight games.

Nathan Abbey returned to Luton on trial, but signed for Conference side Stevenage Borough in July 2003.

Nathan Abbey played six Conference games before returning to Luton Town in October 2003.

Nathan Abbey was released by Luton manager Mike Newell the following month, joining Macclesfield Town, where he again failed to make the first team and was released, joining non-league Hayes in December 2003.

Nathan Abbey had similar experiences on moving to Ipswich Town later the same month and Burnley in January 2004.

In July 2004, Nathan Abbey signed for Boston United, playing 61 league games over the next season and a half.

Nathan Abbey had a spell on loan with Leyton Orient in December 2005 and moved to Bristol City on a free transfer in February 2006 after being released by Boston at the end of January.

Nathan Abbey signed for Torquay United in July 2006 and was installed as first choice goalkeeper by Torquay manager Ian Atkins.

Nathan Abbey signed for Brentford on 29 December 2006 on an emergency loan as regular goalkeepers Stuart Nelson and Clark Masters were injured.

Nathan Abbey signed a permanent contract on 26 January 2007.

Nathan Abbey made sixteen appearances for the Bees before being released on 16 May 2007.

Nathan Abbey made his debut for MK Dons coming on as a sub against Cheltenham Town when regular keeper Willy Gueret was sent off.

In November 2013, Nathan Abbey moved with his brother to St Neots Town.

On 3 November 2019, Taylor decided to step back and Nathan Abbey agreed to take on the role by himself.