Nathanael Ogbeta
Nathanael Simeon Ogbeta (born 28 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back for EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Early and personal lifeOgbeta was born in Salford, Greater Manchester.[2] His sister Naomi is an athlete.[3] He is a devout Christian.[4] CareerOgbeta joined Manchester City at the age of ten.[2] He made his debut for the Manchester City U18 team during the 2018–19 season in a 4–2 win over Reading.[2] During the 2019–20 season, Ogbeta made two appearances for the Manchester City U21s in the EFL Trophy in games against Scunthorpe United and Tranmere Rovers.[5] On 25 January 2021, Ogbeta signed for League One side Shrewsbury Town on an 18-month deal.[6][7] He made his debut for The Shrews on 30 January, starting in a 2–0 win at home to Peterborough United.[8] On 31 January 2022, Ogbeta joined EFL Championship side Swansea City on a two-and-a-half-year contract, for an undisclosed fee.[9][10] After getting limited game time with Swansea, on 13 January 2023 he joined League One side Peterborough United on loan until the end of the season.[11][12] He scored his first Peterborough goal on 25 March 2023 in a 2–0 win over Derby County.[13] He moved on loan to Bolton Wanderers in January 2024.[14] He scored on his debut, in a 4–1 away win at Carlisle.[15][16] He was released by Swansea at the end of the 2023–24 season,[17] and signed for Plymouth Argyle with effect from 1 July.[18] International careerBorn in England, Ogbeta is of Nigerian and Jamaican descent.[19] He is a youth international for England.[20] On 29 March 2022, Ogbeta made his England U20 debut in a 3–1 victory over Germany in Colchester.[21] Career statistics
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