Nathan Tella
| Date of birth | 05 July 1999 |
| Place of birth | Lambeth, England |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Nathan Tella played for Arsenal during his youth career.
He was selected on Southampton's subs bench for the first time on 29 August 2017 in a Football League Trophy tie at Peterborough United.
His Saints contract was extended to June 2025 in January 2022.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Jul 2015 | 27 Mar 2017 | |
| Southampton | 27 Mar 2017 | 27 Aug 2023 | |
| Burnley | 11 Aug 2022 | 31 May 2023 | L |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 27 Aug 2023 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Southampton | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2020-21 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2020-21 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2020-21 | Southampton | Premier League | 7 | 11 |
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| 2021-22 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2021-22 | Southampton | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2021-22 | Southampton | Premier League | 10 | 4 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2024-25 | Nigeria | Unity Cup | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2023 | Zimbabwe v Nigeria | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group C |
| 31 May 2025 | Jamaica v Nigeria | W | 2-2 (5-4) | Unity Cup | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.