Nathan Fraser

Nathan John Mark Fraser (born 22 February 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[1]

Nathan Fraser
Personal information
Full name Nathan John Mark Fraser
Date of birth (2005-02-22) 22 February 2005
Place of birth Tettenhall, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Number 63
Youth career
0000–2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
International career‡
2022– Republic of Ireland U19 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 22 July 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:06, 14 August 2023

Early life

From Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, Fraser started at the Wolves academy when he was seven years-old.[2][3]

Career

Fraser signed his first professional contract with Wolves in February 2022.[4] Fraser began training with the Wolves first team squad during the 2022–23 season.[5] He made the Wolves first-team squad as a substitute for the first time for a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the 5 November, 2022.[6] He featured for Wolves in the EFL Trophy, impressing against Manchester United on the 22 November 2022, even though Wolves ultimately lost the game on penalties.[7]

In June 2023, he signed a new contract with the club keeping him at Molineux until 2025.[8] He made his professional debut on 29 August 2023 in the second round of the EFL Cup at home against Blackpool, scoring the final goal in a 5-0 win.[9]

International career

Fraser received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 side in May 2022.[10] He made a goalscoring debut for the Ireland under-19 team on the 22 November 2022, in a 6-0 win over Gibraltar U-19.[11][12]

Style of play

Fraser has been described as a strong and physical centre-forward.[13] Playing in the Premier League 2 during the 2022-23 season he scored seven goals and they were split evenly between his right foot (two), left foot (two) and head (three).[14]

References
  1. "Nathan Fraser". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. Procter, Tom. "Nathan Fraser signs first professional deal with Wolves". Molineux.News. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. Spiers, Tim (9 March 2023). "How Wolves are setting good foundations for the future". The Athletic. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  4. "Fraser signs first professional contract". Wolves.co.uk. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  5. Dicken, Alan (28 November 2022). "Nathan Fraser among Wolves young guns called up by Julen Lopetegui". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  6. "WOLVES VS. BRIGHTON 2-3". Soccerway. 5 November 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  7. Dicken, Alex (22 November 2022). "Wolves U21 player ratings vs Man Utd: Nathan Fraser impresses despite penalty heartbreak". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  8. Vegas, Paul. "Wolves striker Nathan Fraser pens new dea". Tribal Football. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  9. "Wolverhampton Wanderers 5–0 Blackpool: Matt Doherty scores twice as hosts progress". BBC Sport. 29 August 2023.
  10. "Five new faces in Ireland squad for friendlies against Iceland in Spain". the42.ie. May 30, 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  11. "REP OF IRELAND U19 VS. GIBRALTAR U19 6-0". Soccerway. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  12. "Late goals book Republic of Ireland Under 19s place in Euros elite qualifying phase". RTE. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  13. Dicken, Alex (23 November 2022). "Wolves have already found their long-term Diego Costa replacement". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  14. Tudball, Rosie (9 May 2023). "Wolves: Lopetegui could have Jimenez heir in Nathan Fraser". Footballfancast.com. Retrieved 22 July 2023.


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