Nathan John Edward Woodthorpe (born 6 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Chester. He is the son of former footballer Colin Woodthorpe.
Career A graduate of Crewe Alexandra's Academy, he signed a professional contract in 2020.
In August 2021, Woodthorpe joined Witton Albion on an initial month-long loan, which was extended for a second month. He scored on his debut for the club in their 1-1 draw against Gainsborough Trinity.
Upon returning to Crewe, he made his Crewe debut on 9 November 2021 in an EFL Trophy group game against Wolves Under-21s at Gresty Road, but after his second appearance, against Doncaster Rovers on 1 December 2021 in the same competition, suffered an ankle injury. Following relegation to League Two, Woodthorpe was released by Crewe at the end of the 2021–22 season.
On 3 February 2023, Woodthorpe signed for Northern Premier League side Lancaster City.
After joining Chester, he was loaned to Marine in July 2023 until January 2024.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra2020–21https://uk.soccerway.com/players/nathan-woodthorpe/591511/League One00000000002021–22League One0000002020Total0000002020Witton Albion (loan)2021–22https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/witton-albion/appearances/2021-2022/nathan-woodthorpe/925470NPL Premier Division14100—00141Lancaster City2022–23https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/lancaster-city/appearances/2022-2023/nathan-woodthorpe/947541NPL Premier Division15000—00150Chester2023–24National League North170——001702024–25National League North44030—405102025–26National League North16140—10211Total77170—50891Marine (loan)2023–24https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/marine/appearances/nathan-woodthorpe/953911NPL Premier Division23170—00301Career total129314000701503
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