# Nathan Thompson (English footballer)

Nathan Michael Thompson (born 9 November 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Milton Keynes Dons.

## Career
### Swindon Town

Thompson was born in Chester, Cheshire. He began his career with Swindon Town, moving from the youth set-up to become a professional in April 2009. Even before he signed the two-year deal he had reportedly received interest from Premier League sides Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Newcastle United. He made his debut on 5 October 2010, as he replaced Scott Cuthbert in a Football League Trophy win over Torquay United. He made his league debut on 2 November 2010, when he played the full ninety minutes of a 3–0 home defeat to Charlton Athletic.
On 20 April 2013, Thompson was awarded the 2012/2013 Swindon Advertiser 'Player of the Year' after winning by more than 60 per cent of the fans' votes and Thompson won again in 2013/2014.

### Portsmouth

On 22 June 2017, Thompson signed for newly promoted League One club Portsmouth on a two-year contract on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Sunderland in the 2019 EFL Trophy Final in which Portsmouth won on penalties. Thompson left after his contract expired in search for Championship football.

### Peterborough United

On 16 August 2019, he signed for Peterborough United on a two-year deal. In May 2021, he signed a further two-year contract.
At the end of the 2022–23 season, Thompson was announced to be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract.

### Stevenage

On 8 June 2023, Thompson signed for newly promoted League One club Stevenage. Later in the month, he was joined at the club by his brother.

### Milton Keynes Dons

On 24th January 2025, Thompson signed for League 2 club Milton Keynes Dons for an undisclosed fee

## Personal life

His younger brother, Louis, is also a footballer. Nathan is studying for an MSc in Sports Directorship with VSI in Manchester.

## Career statistics

    As of end of 23 March 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 |
| Swindon Town | 2007–08 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2008–09 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2009–10 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2010–11 | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2011–12 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2012–13 | League One | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2013–14 | League One | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| Swindon Town | 2014–15 | League One | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2015–16 | League One | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Swindon Town | 2016–17 | League One | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| Swindon Town | Total | Total | 167 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 187 | 4 |
| Portsmouth | 2017–18 | League One | 36 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2018–19 | League One | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 1 |
| Portsmouth | Total | Total | 67 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Peterborough United | 2019–20 | League One | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Peterborough United | 2020–21 | League One | 39 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Peterborough United | 2021–22 | Championship | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Peterborough United | 2022–23 | League One | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Peterborough United | Total | Total | 115 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 131 | 4 |
| Stevenage | 2023–24 | League One | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 372 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 424 | 10 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance in Football League Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy and EFL Playoffs
* ↑ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, one appearance in League One play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in EFL Trophy

## Honours

Portsmouth
* EFL Trophy: 2018–19
Peterborough United
* EFL League One second-place promotion: 2020–21