# Ashley Nathaniel-George

Ashley Nathaniel-George (born 14 June 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for York City. Born in England, he represents Antigua and Barbuda at international level.

## Club career
### Early career

Born in Brent, Nathaniel-George began his career with Arsenal but was released when he was 14 and went onto feature for Watford and Wycombe Wanderers before joining non-league side Wealdstone via a scholarship programme. He then played for Potters Bar Town in late 2015 and went on to feature fifteen times in his first campaign. During his second season with the Hertfordshire-based side he scored seventeen times in all competitions. Nathaniel-George made the move to Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon in July 2017 and scored thirteen times, including twice in their play-off campaign.

### Crawley Town

On 11 June 2018, Nathaniel-George agreed to join League Two side Crawley Town. He made his professional debut on 14 August, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute for Panutche Camará in a 2–1 defeat at Bristol Rovers in the first round of the EFL Cup. Nathaniel-George signed a new two-year contract with the club in June 2020.

### Southend United

On 5 October 2020, Nathaniel-George joined Southend United for an undisclosed fee. Blues boss Mark Molesley was thrilled to get the signing over the line, saying: "Ash is another exciting player. He's got really good attributes, he's skillful, very quick and exciting so I think he's one that will have people on the edge of their seat. He signed an extended contract with the club in December 2020. In April 2021, Nathaniel-George suffered a knee injury which required surgery. He returned to training in January 2022. On 11 February 2022, Nathaniel-George joined National League South side Ebbsfleet United on a one-month loan deal. He was released at the end of the season.

### Torquay United

In August 2022 he was registered with Torquay United after trialing with the club. He made one appearance for the Gulls on the opening day of the season.

### Maidenhead United

Nathaniel-George joined Maidenhead United on a permanent contract on 2 September 2022. He won the supporters' player of the year award for the 2022-23 season.

### York City

Nathaniel-George joined York City for the 2024-25 season.

## International career

He made his international debut for Antigua and Barbuda on 3 June 2022.

## Style of play

Nathaniel-George plays as a winger and is known for his pace.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 20 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Potters Bar Town | 2015–16 | SFL Division One Central | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Potters Bar Town | 2016–17 | SFL Division One Central | 35 | 15 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 42 | 17 |
| Potters Bar Town | Total | Total | 49 | 15 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 57 | 17 |
| Hendon | 2017–18 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 40 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 52 | 13 |
| Crawley Town | 2018–19 | League Two | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 6 |
| Crawley Town | 2019–20 | League Two | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 5 |
| Crawley Town | Total | Total | 46 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 57 | 11 |
| Southend United | 2020–21 | League Two | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Southend United | 2021–22 | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southend United | Total | Total | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Ebbsfleet United (loan) | 2021–22 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Torquay United | 2022–23 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maidenhead United | 2022–23 | National League | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 5 |
| Maidenhead United | 2023–24 | National League | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 |
| Maidenhead United | Total | Total | 68 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 73 | 10 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 236 | 46 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 275 | 53 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Southern League Cup
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
* ↑ Six appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy, two appearances and two goals in Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs
* 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy

### International

    As of match played 21 November 2023
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | Total | 11 | 1 |

#### International goals

    Scores and results list Antigua and Barbuda's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 23 March 2023 | Stade René Serge Nabajoth, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe | Guadeloupe | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League B |