Nyle Blake (born 14 March 1999) is an

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professional

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who plays as a forward for Stamford.

Playing career

Blake came through the Mansfield Town Academy to sign professional forms with the "Stags" in May 2018, having helped the youth-team to win the EFL Youth Alliance North East title. He scored upon making his first-team debut on 13 November, helping Mansfield to record a 3–2 victory over

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in an

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group stage game at

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. Blake commented that "any young person’s dream is to score on their debut so I was over the moon to get it". Following a brief spell at Alfreton Town, Blake joined Northern Premier League side Frickley Athletic on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season. After being used in a number of positions, including right back, right wing and midfield, Blake signed a contract with the club in Summer 2020 to remain in

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for the 2020/21 season. He signed for

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Division One Midlands side Carlton Town on a free transfer in August 2021. After spells at Hyde United and Gainsborough Trinity, he re-joined Frickley Athletic in November 2021.

Style of play

Speaking in May 2018, Mansfield Town Academy manager John Dempster stated that " lake hasgreat potential. His ability to score and set up goals is one thing, but his raw attributes and fitness levels have really impressed. He can play at centre-forward but also anywhere on the right, including right wing-back – he has the attributes to do so." The club website stated that he "likes to play 'off the shoulder' of the defence and enjoys making runs in behind the back line" and "has electric pace and a real eye for goal, meaning he has all the attributes to enable him to play the lone striker role".

Statistics

References

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