1. Tom Naylor was born on 28 June 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as either a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for EFL League Two club Chesterfield.
19 Facts About Tom Naylor
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Tom Naylor has previously played in the EFL Championship for Burton Albion and Derby County.
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In October 2010, Tom Naylor had a short loan spell with Alfreton Town where he played 3 games and helped the club stay unbeaten in all three.
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Tom Naylor soon built up a reputation as an up-and-coming talent at Mansfield and began to get noticed further up the footballing ladder.
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On 31 August 2011, it was revealed that a bid from an unnamed League One side had been rejected by Mansfield and that a Premiership club had enquired with Mansfield manager Paul Cox allowing Tom Naylor to go on a one-week trial.
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Tom Naylor eventually joined Derby County on loan, with a view to a permanent deal, on 15 November 2011.
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Tom Naylor started the following 7 matches at right-back, covering for the injured John Brayford as Paul Green returned to his natural midfield role, with Derby winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 3 of these games, keeping 2 clean sheets and conceding 8 goals whilst Tom Naylor was on the pitch.
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Grismby joint manager Paul Hurst stated that Tom Naylor was set to join another Conference National side.
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However, on 22 February 2013 Tom Naylor completed a loan move to Grimsby Town until the end of the season.
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On 12 August 2013, Tom Naylor joined League Two newcomers Newport County on loan until early January 2014.
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Tom Naylor scored his first goal for Newport in an FA Cup tie against Braintree Town on 9 November 2013.
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Tom Naylor impressed in the first half of the season for Newport.
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Tom Naylor joined Burton Albion from Derby County on a loan deal until the end of the season.
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Tom Naylor ended the season having made 17 appearances and helped win Burton win the League Two title.
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On 29 June 2015, following his Derby release, Tom Naylor signed a two-year contract with Burton Albion.
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On 8 June 2018, Tom Naylor joined Portsmouth on a three-year deal.
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Tom Naylor turned down interest from other League One clubs and a new contract at Burton to join the Pompey revolution.
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Tom Naylor scored his first goal for the club on 4 January 2022 in an EFL Trophy tie against Oldham Athletic.
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On 21 June 2023, Tom Naylor signed for National League club Chesterfield on a three-year contract.