Nathan Fraser
 Fraser playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan John Mark Fraser | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zulte Waregem (on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers) | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Trysull Tigers | ||
| 2012–2024 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Zulte Waregem (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 3 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Nathan John Mark Fraser (born 22 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Challenger Pro League club Zalte Waregem, on loan from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Born in England, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[1]
Early life
[edit]From Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Fraser started at the Wolves academy when he was seven years-old.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Wolverhampton Wanderers
[edit]Fraser signed his first professional contract with Wolves in February 2022[4] and began training with the Wolves first team squad during the 2022–23 season.[5] He made the Wolves first-team squad for the first time for a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, as an unused substitute, on 5 November 2022.[6] He featured for Wolves in the EFL Trophy, impressing against Manchester United on 22 November 2022, even though Wolves ultimately lost the game on penalties.[7]
In June 2023, he signed a new contract with the club keeping him at Molineux until 2025.[8] He made his professional debut on 29 August 2023 in the second round of the EFL Cup at home against Blackpool, scoring the final goal in a 5-0 win.[9]
Fraser scored his first FA Cup goal within three minutes of his competition debut as a second-half substitute in a 3–2 Third Round replay victory over Brentford at Molineux on 16 January 2024.[10]
Fraser made his Premier League debut as a late substitute in a 4–3 home loss to Manchester United on 1 February 2024[11] and made his first appearance as a starter in the Premier League in a 2–1 home win against Fulham on 9 March 2024.[12]
Loan to Zulte Waregem
[edit]On 19 August 2024, Fraser joined Challenger Pro League side Zulte Waregem on a season-long loan for the 2024–25 season.[13] He made his league debut in a 2-2 draw against Deinze as an 80th-minute substitute for Jeppe Erenbjerg in Zulte Waregem’s first away game of the 2024-25 season on 25 August 2024.[14]
Style of play
[edit]Fraser has been described as a strong and physical centre-forward.[15] Playing in the Premier League 2 during the 2022-23 season he scored seven goals and they were split evenly between his right foot (two), left foot (two) and head (three).[16]
International career
[edit]Fraser received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 side in May 2022.[17] He made a goalscoring debut for the Ireland under-19 team on the 22 November 2022, in a 6-0 win over Gibraltar U-19.[18][19] In the spring of 2024 he reportedly turned down call-ups from the Republic of Ireland U21 side in favour of rest.[20]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 30 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2023–24[21] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | |
| Zulte Waregem | 2024–25[22] | Challenger Pro League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Nathan Fraser". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Procter, Tom. "Nathan Fraser signs first professional deal with Wolves". Molineux.News. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Spiers, Tim (9 March 2023). "How Wolves are setting good foundations for the future". The Athletic. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Fraser signs first professional contract". Wolves.co.uk. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Dicken, Alan (28 November 2022). "Nathan Fraser among Wolves young guns called up by Julen Lopetegui". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "WOLVES VS. BRIGHTON 2-3". Soccerway. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Dicken, Alex (22 November 2022). "Wolves U21 player ratings vs Man Utd: Nathan Fraser impresses despite penalty heartbreak". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Vegas, Paul. "Wolves striker Nathan Fraser pens new dea". Tribal Football. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Wolverhampton Wanderers 5–0 Blackpool: Matt Doherty scores twice as hosts progress". BBC Sport. 29 August 2023.
- ^ Stone, Simon (16 January 2024). "Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–2 Brentford: Wolves set up FA Cup tie with West Brom". BBC Sport.
- ^ Smith, Emma (1 February 2024). "Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–4 Manchester United: Kobbie Mainoo scores 97th-minute winner in thriller". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Drury, Sam (9 March 2024). "Wolves 2–1 Fulham: Hosts overcome injuries to keep alive hopes of Europe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Fraser secures loan move". Wolves Academy. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Matchday 2 S2 425 - KMSK Deinze - SV Zulte Waregem (2-2)". YouTube. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Dicken, Alex (23 November 2022). "Wolves have already found their long-term Diego Costa replacement". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Tudball, Rosie (9 May 2023). "Wolves: Lopetegui could have Jimenez heir in Nathan Fraser". Footballfancast.com. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Five new faces in Ireland squad for friendlies against Iceland in Spain". the42.ie. May 30, 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "REP OF IRELAND U19 VS. GIBRALTAR U19 6-0". Soccerway. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Late goals book Republic of Ireland Under 19s place in Euros elite qualifying phase". RTE. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Fenton, James (30 May 2024). "Hugely Talented Wolves Striker Rejects Ireland U21 Call-Up". balls.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Nathan Fraser in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Nathan Fraser at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- Profile at the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. website