David Nugent
| Date of birth | 02 May 1985 |
| Place of birth | Liverpool |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
David Nugent's contract at Bury was extended up to June 2005 in February 2003.
He joined Preston North End in January 2005 with a contract to June 2008.
David joined Portsmouth in July 2007 with a four-year contract.
He joined Leicester City in July 2011 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2016 in July 2014.
David joined Middlesbrough in August 2015 with a three-year contract.
He joined Derby County in January 2017 with a contract to June 2019.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 08 Mar 2003 | 10 Jan 2005 | |
| Preston North End | 10 Jan 2005 | 11 Jul 2007 | |
| Portsmouth | 11 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Burnley | 01 Sep 2009 | 31 May 2010 | L |
| Leicester City | 05 Jul 2011 | 14 Aug 2015 | |
| Middlesbrough | 14 Aug 2015 | 09 Jan 2017 | |
| Derby County | 09 Jan 2017 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | Bury | League Division 2 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Bury | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bury | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bury | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bury | League Division 3 | 11 | 20 |
4 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Bury | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Bury | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bury | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Bury | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bury | League Division 3 | 20 | 6 |
3 |
4
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| 2004-05 | Bury | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Bury | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bury | League Two | 26 | 11 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Preston North End | League Championship | 13 | 5 |
8 |
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| 2004-05 | Preston North End | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Preston North End | League Championship | 27 | 5 |
10 |
7
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| 2005-06 | Preston North End | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Preston North End | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Preston North End | League Championship | 43 | 1 |
15 |
10
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1
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| 2006-07 | Preston North End | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2007-08 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 5 | 10 |
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| 2008-09 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 13 | 3 |
3 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Burnley | Premier League | 20 | 10 |
6 |
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| 2009-10 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Portsmouth | Premier League | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | League Championship | 44 | 13 |
7
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| 2010-11 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Leicester City | League Championship | 41 | 1 |
15 |
7
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| 2011-12 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Leicester City | League Championship | 36 | 6 |
14 |
9
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| 2012-13 | Leicester City | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Leicester City | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 |
1 |
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| 2013-14 | Leicester City | League Championship | 44 | 2 |
20 |
2
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| 2013-14 | Leicester City | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2014-15 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Leicester City | Premier League | 16 | 13 |
5 |
3
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| 2015-16 | Middlesbrough | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 24 | 14 |
8 |
3
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1
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| 2015-16 | Middlesbrough | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Derby County | League Championship | 11 | 6 |
6 |
1
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| 2016-17 | Middlesbrough | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Middlesbrough | Premier League | 4 |
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| 2017-18 | Derby County | League Championship | 29 | 8 |
9 |
5
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| 2017-18 | Derby County | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2002 | Bury v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Bury v Brentford | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Bristol City v Bury | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Bury v Colchester United | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Peterborough United v Bury | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Bury | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Bury v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Bury | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Rochdale v Bury | W | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Bury v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Lincoln City v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Leyton Orient v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2002 | Fulham v Bury | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Bury v Torquay United | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Bury v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Bury v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-3 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Carlisle United v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Bury v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Bury v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Bury | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Bury | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | Bury v Kidderminster Harriers | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Bury v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Swansea City v Bury | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Bury v Boston United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Jan 2003 | Carlisle United v Bury | L | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Kidderminster Harriers v Bury | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Feb 2003 | Cambridge United v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Torquay United v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Bury v Leyton Orient | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | York City v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Bury v AFC Bournemouth | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Bury v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Mar 2003 | Hartlepool United v Bury | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Macclesfield Town v Bury | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Bury v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Mar 2003 | Bury v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Darlington v Bury | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Exeter City v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Bury v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Apr 2003 | Rochdale v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Bury v Scunthorpe United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 May 2003 | Bury v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 13 May 2003 | AFC Bournemouth v Bury | L |
3-1 Agg: 3-1 |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Swansea City v Bury | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Bury | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Bury v Scunthorpe United | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Aug 2003 | Bury v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Southend United v Bury | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Bury v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Bury v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Bury v Hull City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Darlington v Bury | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Bury v Yeovil Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Bury v Rochdale | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 09 Dec 2003 | Bury v Scunthorpe United | L | 0-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Leyton Orient v Bury | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Bury | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Oxford United v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Bury v Southend United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Bury v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Bury v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Rochdale v Bury | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | Bury v Mansfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Bury v Boston United | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Doncaster Rovers v Bury | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Apr 2004 | Bury v Torquay United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2004 | York City v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Yeovil Town v Bury | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Bury v Bristol Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Northampton Town v Bury | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Bury v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Aug 2004 | Bury v Yeovil Town | W | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Bristol Rovers v Bury | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Grimsby Town v Bury | L | 5-1 | League Two | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Bury v Chester City | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 24 Aug 2004 | Bury v Burnley | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Rochdale v Bury | W | 0-3 | League Two | |
| 30 Aug 2004 | Bury v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 4-0 | League Two | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Bury v Lincoln City | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 11 Sep 2004 | Shrewsbury Town v Bury | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Bury v Scunthorpe United | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 25 Sep 2004 | Oxford United v Bury | L | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 02 Oct 2004 | Bury v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 09 Oct 2004 | Leyton Orient v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Darlington v Bury | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 19 Oct 2004 | Bury v Boston United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 23 Oct 2004 | Bury v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Mansfield Town v Bury | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 06 Nov 2004 | Cheltenham Town v Bury | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Bury v Vauxhall Motors | W | 5-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Bury v Notts County | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Swansea City v Bury | W | 1-3 | League Two | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Northampton Town v Bury | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 07 Dec 2004 | Bury v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Bury v Southend United | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Cambridge United v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Northampton Town v Bury | L | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Lincoln City v Bury | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Bury v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 08 Jan 2005 | Bury v Leyton Orient | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | England | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | 1 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | England | Under-20 | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | England | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 8 | 3 |
1
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| 2006-07 | England | Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2005 | England v Tunisia | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 04 Jun 2005 | England v Portugal | L | 0-1 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 06 Jun 2005 | England v Korea Republic | W | 3-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 10 Jun 2005 | England v Mexico | W | 1-1 (3-2) | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | 3rd place play-off |
| 16 Aug 2005 | Russia v England | L | 4-0 | Under 20 | |
| 02 Sep 2005 | Wales v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 2005 | Germany v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 28 Feb 2006 | England v Norway | W | 3-1 | Under-21 | |
| 15 Aug 2006 | England v Moldova | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 8 |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Switzerland v England | W | 2-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 8 |
| 06 Oct 2006 | England v Germany | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 1st leg |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Germany v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Netherlands v England | W | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 06 Feb 2007 | England v Spain | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Andorra v England | W | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group E |
| 05 Jun 2007 | England v Slovakia | W | 5-0 | Under-21 | |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Czech Republic v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 14 Jun 2007 | England v Italy | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 17 Jun 2007 | England v Serbia | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Netherlands v England | L | 1-1 (12-13) | UEFA Under-21 | Final semi-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.