Nathan Blissett

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Nathan Blissett
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-06-29) 29 June 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) [1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Staffordshire University
Kidsgrove Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011–2012 Romulus 34 (13)
2012–2015 Kidderminster Harriers 59 (10)
2013 → Cambridge United (loan) 7 (2)
2013–2014 → Hednesford Town (loan) 9 (4)
2014 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 8 (3)
2014–2016 Bristol Rovers 17 (2)
2015 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 5 (1)
2015–2016 → Lincoln City (loan) 3 (0)
2016–2017 Torquay United 41 (12)
2017–2018 Plymouth Argyle 31 (5)
2018 → Macclesfield Town (loan) 16 (5)
2018 Macclesfield Town 19 (0)
2018–2020 Solihull Moors 41 (13)
2020–2022 Maidenhead United 56 (8)
2022–2023 AFC Telford United 27 (1)
2022–2024 Stafford Rangers 31 (4)
2024 Bromsgrove Sporting 11 (3)
Total406(84)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:30, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Blissett (born 29 June 1990) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward. He made appearances for Kidderminster Harriers, Cambridge United, Bristol Rovers, Tranmere Rovers, Torquay United, Plymouth Argyle, Macclesfield Town, Solihull Moors and Maidenhead United.

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Club career

Born in West Bromwich, Blissett had youth spells at Staffordshire University and Kidsgrove Athletic. [2] He joined Romulus in the 2011 summer, after having a successful trial, and scored 13 goals in his only season at the club.

On 17 August 2012 Blissett signed a one-year deal with Conference Premier side Kidderminster Harriers. [3] On 4 March of the following year, after being rarely used, he joined fellow league team Cambridge United in a one-month loan deal, with Michael Gash moving in the opposite direction. [4]

Blissett also had two loan stints at Hednesford Town in 2014. [5] On 20 November of that year he joined Bristol Rovers; initially in a loan deal, he signed permanently in January 2015. [6]

After achieving promotion with Bristol Rovers in 2015, Blissett was loaned to Tranmere Rovers on 21 August. [7] He returned to his parent club in October, and made his Football League debut on 20 October, coming on as a second-half substitute for Matt Taylor in a 0–0 home draw against Notts County. [8]

Whilst at Bristol Rovers, the forward was loaned out to both Tranmere Rovers and Lincoln City. He played 5 times (scoring once) for Tranmere, and played 3 times for Lincoln.

Torquay United

On 14 January 2016 Nathan penned an eighteen-month contract with Torquay United with the agreement being initially until the end of the season, with the option of another year. He made 17 appearances for Torquay in which he scored 8 goals. In the 2016–17 season, Blissett played half a season for Torquay before making the move up to League 2 with promotion hopefuls Plymouth Argyle.

Plymouth Argyle

In the January transfer window of the 2016–17 season, Nathan Blissett signed a deal with Plymouth Argyle worth £15,000. He was the first player to have a fee paid by Argyle since 2012. Blissett scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw away to Wycombe Wanderers. [9]

Macclesfield Town

On 15 January 2018, Blissett joined Macclesfield Town on a loan until the end of the season. [10] Blissett went on to score 5 goals in 16 appearances, helping Macclesfield Town to win the National League. After his release from Plymouth Argyle, Blissett went on to sign a permanent deal with Macclesfield Town. [11]

Solihull Moors

On Friday 21 December 2018, Blissett signed for National League side Solihull Moors on a deal until the end of the 2019–20 season. [12] He made his debut for the club on 26 December 2018, in a 4–0 away victory at Chesterfield in which he scored the opening two goals. [13] In all, Blissett scored 15 times in 52 games for Solihull. He was released at the end of the 2019–20 season. [14]

Maidenhead United

Blissett joined Maidenhead United on 25 July 2020. [15] He left the Magpies at the end of the 2021-22 season, after nine goals in 59 games. [16]

AFC Telford United

In June 2022, Blissett joined National League North club AFC Telford United. [17]

Stafford Rangers

On 25 February 2023, Blissett signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Stafford Rangers having been released by AFC Telford United the previous day. [18]

Bromsgrove Sporting

In February 2024, Blissett joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Bromsgrove Sporting. [19]

On 16 May 2024, Blissett announced his retirement from football. [20]

Personal life

Blissett's uncle, Luther Blissett, was also a footballer and a forward. He notably represented Watford, Bournemouth, Milan and Derry City, aside from appearing in 14 matches and scoring three goals for England at full international level. [21]

Blissett qualified as a mortgage and insurance provider in 2021. [22] In May 2023 Blissett set up his own mortgage brokerage, Dwello Mortgages. [23] In September of the same year, his firm sponsored the shirts of Telford-based youth team Lawley Lightmoor Comets U13s. [24]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season [25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kidderminster Harriers 2012–13 Conference Premier 25320—2 [lower-alpha 1] 0293
2013–14 Conference Premier16320—1 [lower-alpha 1] 0193
2014–15 Conference Premier18410—00194
Total591050—306710
Cambridge United (loan)2012–13Conference Premier72———72
Hednesford Town (loan)2013–14 Conference North 94———94
Bristol Rovers (loan)2014–15Conference Premier83——1 [lower-alpha 1] 093
Bristol Rovers2014–15Conference Premier142——3 [lower-alpha 2] 0172
2015–16 League Two 2000001 [lower-alpha 3] 030
Total162000040202
Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2015–16 National League 51———51
Lincoln City (loan)2015–16National League30——1 [lower-alpha 1] 040
Torquay United 2015–16National League178———178
2016–17 National League24420—1 [lower-alpha 1] 0274
Total411220—104412
Plymouth Argyle 2016–17 League Two92———92
2017–18 League One 13100102 [lower-alpha 3] 1162
Total223001021254
Macclesfield Town (loan) 2017–18 National League165———165
Macclesfield Town 2018-19 League Two19010203 [lower-alpha 3] 1251
Total355102031416
Solihull Moors 2018–19 National League229——5 [lower-alpha 4] 22711
2019–20 National League19420—4 [lower-alpha 5] 0254
Total41132000925215
Maidenhead United 2020–21 National League24610—1 [lower-alpha 1] 0266
2021–22 National League31221—00333
Total558310010599
AFC Telford United 2022–23 National League North 27111—2 [lower-alpha 1] 0302
Stafford Rangers 2023–24 [26] NPL Premier Division 22221—3 [lower-alpha 1] 1274
Bromsgrove Sporting 2023–24 Southern Football League Premier Division Central 113——00113
Career total362691633030541177
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in Conference Premier play-offs
  3. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy/Football League Trophy
  4. ↑ Four appearances and two goals in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League playoffs
  5. ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup

Honours

Bristol Rovers

Plymouth Argyle

Macclesfield Town

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References

  1. ↑ "Nathan Blissett". Hednesford United's official website. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Striker hoping to make Kidsgrove Athletic breakthrough". Staffs Live. 30 November 2010. Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kidderminster Harriers sign striker Nathan Blissett". BBC Sport. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Michael Gash departs Cambridge for Kidderminster". BBC Sport. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Hednesford Town sign loan deal for Kidderminster Harriers' Nathan Blissett". Express & Star. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Bristol Rovers sign Nathan Blissett". Bristol Rovers' official website. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "Nathan Blissett: Tranmere Rovers sign Bristol Rovers striker on loan". BBC Sport. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Bristol Rovers 0–0 Notts County". BBC Sport. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "Wycombe Wanderers 1 Plymouth Argyle 1: Nathan Blissett comes to Pilgrims' rescue". The Plymouth Herald. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  10. ↑ "Macclesfield Town sign Nathan Blissett, Callum Evans and Adam Dugdale". BBC Sport. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  11. ↑ "A Summer Update From MTFC". www.mtfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  12. ↑ "Moors snap up experienced striker". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. 21 December 2018.
  13. ↑ "Chesterfield 0-4 Solihull Moors". BBC Sport. 26 December 2018.
  14. ↑ RETAINED LIST ANNOUNCED
  15. ↑ @MUFCYorkRoad (25 July 2020). "✍️ We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of striker Nathan Blissett. Welcome to York Road, Nathan! 💪…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Magpies Retained List Confirmed
  17. ↑ "Bucks Welcome Nathan Blissett". www.telfordunited.com. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  18. ↑ "New Signing". www.staffordrangersfc.co.uk. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  19. ↑ "NEW ADDITION: Nathan's Arrival is Pure Bliss". bromsgrovesporting.co.uk. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  20. ↑ @NateBlissett (16 May 2024). "Happy to be calling time on my playing career this season, and focus on my goals outside of the pitch. I've had a good 12 year stint, enjoying the Ups and surviving the Downs. I've lived my boyhood dream and I can sit back with fond memories of my career. Thanks Football" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 May 2024– via Twitter.
  21. ↑ "Nathan Blissett: Bristol Rovers striker savouring pro career". BBC Sport. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  22. ↑ "Nathan Blissett Staff Profile". www.shrewsburymortgage.co.uk. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  23. ↑ O'Connor, Jessica (16 May 2023). "Professional footballer launches new mortgage firm in Telford". The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  24. ↑ Panter, Matther (1 September 2023). "Telford juniors are on the ball thanks to Dwello Mortgages". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  25. ↑ Nathan Blissett at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  26. ↑ "Stafford Rangers – Appearances – Nathan Blissett – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
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