Nathanael Ogbeta

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Nathanael Ogbeta
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-04-28) 28 April 2001 (age 20)
Place of birth Salford, England[1]
Position(s) Left back
Club information
Current team
 Shrewsbury Town
Number 14
Youth career
2011–2021 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Shrewsbury Town 46 (2)
National team‡
England U17
England U18
England U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:02, 30 December 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:21, 10 August 2021 (UTC)

Nathanael Ogbeta (born 28 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back for EFL League One side Shrewsbury Town.

Early and personal life[]

Ogbeta was born in Salford, Greater Manchester.[1] His sister Naomi is an athlete.[2] He is a devout christian.[3]

Career[]

Ogbeta joined Manchester City at the age of ten.[1] He made his debut for the Manchester City U18 team during the 2018–19 season in a 4–2 win over Reading.[1] During the 2019–20 season, Ogbeta made two appearances for the Manchester City U21s in the EFL Trophy in games against Scunthorpe United and Tranmere Rovers.[4]

On 25 January 2021, Ogbeta signed for League One side Shrewsbury Town on an 18-month deal.[5][6] He made his debut for The Shrews on 30 January, starting in a 2–0 win at home to Peterborough United.[7]

International career[]

Born in England, Ogbeta is of Nigerian descent.[8] He is a youth international for England.[9]

Career statistics[]

As of 30 December 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shrewsbury Town 2020–21[10] League One 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2
2021–22[11] League One 21 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 27 0
Career total 46 2 2 0 1 0 3 0 52 2

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "NATHANAEL OGBETA". mancity.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Siblings: Nathanael and Naomi Ogbeta". www.mancity.com.
  3. ^ Cox, Lewis (12 March 2021). "Freedom is everything for new Shrewsbury Town starlet Nathanael Ogbeta". Shropshire Star.
  4. ^ "Games played by Nathanael Ogbeta in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Shrewsbury sign Man City defender Ogbeta" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. ^ Cox, Lewis. "Shrewsbury Town sign Manchester City left-back Nathanael Ogbeta on 18-month deal". www.shropshirestar.com.
  7. ^ "Shrewsbury 2-0 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Official : Ogbeta Ends Nine-Year Association With Manchester City By Signing For The Blues:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  9. ^ Nathanael Ogbeta at Soccerway
  10. ^ "Games played by Nathanael Ogbeta in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Games played by Nathanael Ogbeta in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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