Niall Joseph Israel Thompson (born 3 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who is currently plays as a defender for club Taunton Town. He plays as a winger, but his versatility has seen him more recently act as a wing-back.
Torquay United After coming through the Torquay youth system, he was offered a professional contract at the beginning of the 2012–13 season. He made his senior debut on 14 August 2012 in Torquay's 4–0 League Cup defeat Leicester City, coming on as a substitute for Craig Easton in the 63rd minute. Niall made his League debut on 25 August 2012 at home to Rochdale, his performance was very impressive for an 18-year-old and he was awarded 'Man of the match' for his efforts on his debut.
On 21 November 2014, Thompson signed on a month's loan with Southern League club Truro City, having previously been loaned to Bideford earlier in the 2014–15 season. He made his debut as a substitute in Truro's 2–1 win at Dunstable Town on 22 November. On his return to Torquay, he was released at the end of his contract at the beginning of January 2015.
On 11 July 2016, Thompson signed a permanent deal with Truro City, now of the National League South. He has also played for Hucknall Town, Sheffield and Mickleover Sports.
In May 2025, Thompson joined Taunton Town following three seasons with Tiverton Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTorquay United2012–13League Two18010101Appearance in the Football League Trophy02102013–1430001000402014–15Conference Premier3000—0030Torquay total240102010280Worcester City (loan)2013–14Conference North7020—0090Weymouth (loan)2013–14SFL - Premier Division50——0050Bideford (loan)2014–15SFL - Premier Division — Truro City (loan)2014–15SFL - Premier Division3000—0030Loans total150200000170Hucknall Town2014–15Central Midlands FL - South36———362015–16Central Midlands FL - South2016———2016Hucknall total23220000002322Truro City2016–17National League South421000—2Appearances in the FA Trophy044102017–1832310—003332018–1940320—004232019–20SFL - Premier Division South0000—0000Truro City total1141630002011916Career total1763860203018738
References
External links http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/united-0-leicester-4-312469.aspx?pageView=full#anchored