11 Facts About Nathan Collins

Nathan Michael Collins was born on 30 April 2001 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back for Premier League club Brentford and the Republic of Ireland national team.

Nathan Collins began his career with youth club Cherry Orchard, where his father David and uncle Eamonn both started their careers.

Nathan Collins joined English club Stoke City in January 2016 after being scouted by Tony Bowen, assistant manager Mark Bowen's brother.

Nathan Collins made his first team debut on 9 April 2019 away at Swansea City.

Nathan Collins signed a five-year contract with Stoke City in July 2019.

Nathan Collins was sent off for the first time in his career in an EFL Cup defeat at Crawley Town for a mistimed challenge on Panutche Camara.

On 24 June 2021, Nathan Collins joined the Premier League club Burnley for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with the club.

Nathan Collins scored his first two goals for the club in a pair of home game ties during April 2022, against Everton and Southampton.

Nathan Collins received a straight red card for a high challenge on Jack Grealish during the first half of the Wolves' home Premier League game against Manchester City on 17 September 2022, resulting in a three-match suspension.

Nathan Collins made his Republic of Ireland U17 debut against Kazakhstan on 17 October 2016 and was later made captain of the team.

Nathan's uncle Mick Collins played for St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk before later becoming a scout at Manchester City for 20 years, his son Mikey Collins is an ex-footballer who played for Liverpool in his youth career before playing in Sweden, Italy, Cyprus and Holland, as well as representing Ireland up to U21 level.