Nathanael Blair (born 15 March 2004) in Wales, Porth Wonder Valley. Nathanael plays for Perth Glory and a former Western Sydney Wanders.

Nathanael Blair
Blair with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Perth Glory
Number 14
Youth career
2017–2020 APIA Leichhardt
2021 Northbridge FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 APIA Leichhardt 13 (1)
2023–2014 Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 38 (19)
2023–2024 Western Sydney Wanderers 7 (0)
2024– Perth Glory 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04 August 2024

Career

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APIA Leichhardt

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Aged 13, Blair joined APIA in 2017, during his years in the youth teams he played for multiple age groups for the club before joining Northbridge FC in 2021.[1] On 3 March 2022, Blair rejoined APIA for the 2022 NPL NSW season.[2][3] On 11 March 2022, Blair scored on his senior club debut in a 1–0 win against Manly United.[4]

Western Sydney Wanderers

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Nathanael Blair Jumping Up for a Header

On 22 June 2022, Blair signed a two-year scholarship deal with the Western Sydney Wanderers.[5] He was named on the bench against Melbourne Victory, two months prior to making his league debut in a 1–1 draw against Wellington Phoenix on 10 December 2022.[6][7]

Perth Glory

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On 12 June 2024, Perth revealed the signing of Blair on a two-year deal.[8]

He made his competitive debut for the club in the Australia Cup play-off match against Brisbane Roar, scoring as a substitute in a 2–4 win which meant Perth qualified for the competition proper.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Nathanael Blair - Player Statistics". GameDay.
  2. ^ "APIA Leichhardt FC - Nathanael Blair". Facebook.
  3. ^ Stavroulakis, Mark (11 March 2022). "Nathaniel Blair ready to shine at APIA". NPL NSW Men's. Football NSW.
  4. ^ "Young Gun Blair Secures Opening Win for APIA Leichhardt". NPL NSW Men's. Football NSW. 11 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Wanderers lock in Blair on a two-year scholarship deal". Western Sydney Wanderers. 10 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Blair added to extended squad". Western Sydney Wanderers. 14 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Wellington Phoenix vs. Western Sydney Wanderers - 10 December 2022".
  8. ^ Morgan, Gareth (12 June 2024). "Glory snap up young gun striker". Perth Glory. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Brisbane Roar vs. Perth Glory - 23 July 2024 - Soccerway". au.soccerway.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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