Nathan Abayomi Delfouneso was born on 2 February 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for AFC Fylde.
29 Facts About Nathan Delfouneso
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Nathan Delfouneso had a series of loan moves to Football League Championship sides while at Aston Villa, followed by permanent spells at Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Swindon Town.
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Nathan Delfouneso signed for Blackpool for a fourth time in 2017.
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Nathan Delfouneso was a regular England youth international, playing a total of 54 matches and scoring 19 goals at U16, U17, U19 and U21 levels.
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Nathan Delfouneso made his debut for the reserve team in March 2007, just a month after turning 16.
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In February 2008, Nathan Delfouneso signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa, a few days after he was given the number 14 shirt for the first team - it was later reported in French magazine Onze Mondial that the number was chosen due to Nathan Delfouneso's admiration of striker Thierry Henry.
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Nathan Delfouneso travelled with the squad for the game at Fulham, but missed out on the final 16.
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Nathan Delfouneso came on in the second leg at Villa Park.
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Nathan Delfouneso made his first competitive start in a UEFA Cup tie against MSK Zilina, scoring with a left-footed volley after just half an hour.
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Nathan Delfouneso's performance was rewarded with high praise from boss Martin O'Neill.
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On 6 November 2010, Nathan Delfouneso started his first Premier League game against Fulham due to Emile Heskey, John Carew and Agbonlahor being injured.
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On 8 March 2011, Nathan Delfouneso signed for Burnley of the Football League Championship until the end of the season.
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Nathan Delfouneso made his debut the same day, playing at Hull City's KC Stadium.
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Nathan Delfouneso scored past on-loan Aston Villa teammate Brad Guzan just five minutes into his first start for The Clarets.
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On 23 January 2012, Nathan Delfouneso signed a one-month loan deal with Leicester City.
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Nathan Delfouneso made five appearances for the Foxes, all as a substitute, but did not manage to score a goal.
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On 31 August 2012, Nathan Delfouneso signed a one-year loan deal with Championship side Blackpool.
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On 16 August 2013 it was confirmed that Nathan Delfouneso had re-signed on loan with Blackpool on a six-month deal.
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Nathan Delfouneso played eleven league games in his second spell at Bloomfield Road, before returning to his parent club on 2 January 2014.
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Nathan Delfouneso struggled for fitness during his spell and managed only two league goals in 14 appearances.
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Nathan Delfouneso was credited for a goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers that was later awarded as a Danny Batth own-goal.
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Nathan Delfouneso found the back of the net at Huddersfield on 15 August 2015, his second goal for the Rovers, in a Championship clash.
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On 18 March 2016, Nathan Delfouneso joined Bury on loan until 19 April.
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On 6 August 2020, Nathan Delfouneso joined Bolton Wanderers on a two-year deal.
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On 20 September 2022, Nathan Delfouneso signed for League One club Accrington Stanley on a short-term contract.
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On 18 March 2023, Nathan Delfouneso signed for AFC Fylde on a short-term contract.
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Nathan Delfouneso made his debut for the England U19 team on 8 October 2008 in a UEFA Championship Qualifying tie against Albania.
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Nathan Delfouneso added another brace to his tally in the semi-final match against France to put England through to the final of the 2009 UEFA Under-19 Championship.
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Nathan Delfouneso was named in the final 18-man squad for the 2010 UEFA Under-19 Championship, which took place in France.