Nathan John Edward Woodthorpe (born 6 December 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender for club

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. 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

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. Upon returning to Crewe, he made his Crewe debut on 9 November 2021 in an

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group game against Wolves Under-21s at

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, but after his second appearance, against

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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

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side

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. After joining

, he was loaned to Marine in July 2023 until January 2024.

Career statistics

References

Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Witton Albion F.C. players Lancaster City F.C. players Chester F.C. players Marine A.F.C. players Northern Premier League players 2001 births Footballers from Northwich 21st-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub