Nathan Blake
| Date of birth | 27 January 1972 |
| Place of birth | Cardiff |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
Blake, who was signed by Cardiff City from Chelsea as a junior, joined Leicester City in July 2004 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 01 Jul 1988 | 20 Aug 1990 | |
| Cardiff City | 20 Aug 1990 | 17 Feb 1994 | |
| Sheffield United | 17 Feb 1994 | 23 Dec 1995 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 23 Dec 1995 | 30 Oct 1998 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 30 Oct 1998 | 13 Sep 2001 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 13 Sep 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Sunderland | 26 Jul 2004 | 30 Jul 2004 | T |
| Leicester City | 31 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Leeds United | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Jan 2005 | L |
| Newport County | 23 Aug 2006 | 13 Oct 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | Cardiff City | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Cardiff City | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Sheffield United | Premier League | 7 | 5 |
5 |
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| 1995-96 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
1 |
4
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| 1996-97 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 5 | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 1997-98 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 35 | 12 |
6
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1
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 9 | 2 |
3 |
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| 1998-99 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
3 |
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| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 11 | 1 |
6 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 3 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 38 | 1 |
11 |
6
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| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 22 | 1 |
12 |
3
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1
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| 2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 10 | 3 |
1 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Leeds United | League Championship | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Leicester City | League Championship | 4 | 10 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stockport County | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Gillingham v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | Walsall v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Rotherham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Bradford City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Wimbledon v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Dec 2001 | Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield United | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Jan 2002 | Portsmouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rotherham United | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Feb 2002 | Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bradford City | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Feb 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Stockport County v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Walsall | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2002 | Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Birmingham City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Grimsby Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Apr 2002 | Millwall v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wimbledon | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2002 | Norwich City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 01 May 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City | W |
1-0 Agg: 2-3 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 11 Aug 2002 | Bradford City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Walsall | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Derby County v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Wimbledon v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Swansea City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Reading | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Sep 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Rotherham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 4-4 (2-4) | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield United | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Grimsby Town | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Gillingham v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Nov 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Mar 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Ipswich Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Mar 2003 | Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 12 Mar 2003 | Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Gillingham | W | 6-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rotherham United | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Apr 2003 | Grimsby Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Apr 2003 | Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 May 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 May 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Reading | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 14 May 2003 | Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W |
0-1 Agg: 1-3 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 May 2003 | Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Final |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2003 | Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Portsmouth | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 5-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 5-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Charlton Athletic v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
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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| 1990-91 | Wales | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 4 |
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| 1993-94 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2001-02 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 5 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 1991 | Wales v England | L | 0-1 | B INTER | |
| 29 May 1991 | Poland v Wales | W | 1-2 | U21 | |
| 19 May 1992 | Romania v Wales | W | 2-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 13 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Wales | W | 2-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 27 Apr 1993 | Czechoslovakia v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 07 Sep 1993 | Wales v Czechoslovakia | L | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 09 Mar 1994 | Wales v Norway | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Apr 1994 | Wales v Sweden | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 1994 | Wales v Albania | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 12 Oct 1994 | Moldova v Wales | L | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 11 Oct 1995 | Wales v Germany | L | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Italy v Wales | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Aug 1997 | Turkey v Wales | L | 6-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
| 05 Sep 1998 | Wales v Italy | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 10 Oct 1998 | Denmark v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | Wales v Belarus | W | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 1 |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Belarus v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Wales v Norway | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 11 Oct 2000 | Poland v Wales | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 02 Jun 2001 | Wales v Poland | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 06 Jun 2001 | Ukraine v Wales | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 05 Sep 2001 | Norway v Wales | L | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Wales v Italy | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 20 Aug 2003 | Serbia and Montenegro v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Italy v Wales | L | 4-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Wales v Finland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Wales v Serbia and Montenegro | L | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Russia v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 1st leg |
| 19 Nov 2003 | Wales v Russia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.