Nigel Aris

**Last statistical update: 01:53, 19 December 2023 (UTC)**

**Nigel Aris** is a footballer who plays for **Hashtag United** (men).

Aris played for "lots of different" showcase teams, including Prostar, across London as a youngster. In 2017, the midfielder joined the ranks of Watford - staying put for 2 years.

Shrewsbury Town
In 2019, Aris completed a move to Shrewsbury Town. In 2020–21, the midfielder was promoted into the 1st-team of the League One outfit for their EFL Trophy encounters with Newcastle United U21, Crewe Alexandra and Lincoln City - though wouldn't leave the substitute's bench on any occasion. Aris would predominantly appear for their academy sides, notably captaining their under-18 team.

Stoke City (trial)
In April 2021, Aris went on trial with Championship outfit Stoke City. He'd notably score in an U18 Premier League fixture with Sunderland on 24 April.

Witham Town
Between late November 2021 and early January 2022, Aris was plying his trade in the Isthmian League - North Division with Witham Town. After making it a goalscoring debut on 23 November in the Velocity Sports Trophy 1st round versus Felixstowe & Walton United, the midfielder would go on to feature 7 more times - all in the league - across his spell with *The Town*.

Waterford
On 28 January 2022, it was announced that Waterford of the League of Ireland First Division had captured the services of Aris. He would go unused on the bench for competitive league fixtures with Wexford, Cork City, Treaty United and Longford Town across March and early April, prior to belatedly making his bow for *The Blues* in a 4–0 triumph on the road to Cobh Ramblers on 8 April; replacing Yassine En-Neyah with 8 minutes remaining. 6 more sub appearances would follow for him until his departure midway through the year.

Newtown
1 September 2022 saw Aris switch the Republic of Ireland for Wales as he penned terms with Cymru Premier club Newtown. His debut followed 2 days later in a win at Haverfordwest County, as he took Nick Rushton's place for the final 5 minutes. His next 6 showings also came as a substitute, until on 2 December the midfielder started an eventual 3–2 victory away to Caernarfon Town; turning out for 75 minutes before being replaced by Rhys Hesden. Weeks earlier, he had netted for *The Robins* in a Welsh Cup 3rd round success at Aberystwyth Town. His 1st league goal arrived soon after as he converted in a 11 December triumph at home to Haverfordwest County. On 30 December, Aris struck a brace in a 6–1 Latham Park thumping of Aberystwyth Town. He remained until the end of the campaign, amassing 25 league apps.

Nigeria (youth)
In 2019, Aris received a maiden call-up from Nigeria - a team he would represent in under-17 friendly encounters.

### HTU

2023–24
On 16 September 2023, Aris was revealed as a new signing by Jay Devereux's HTU. His debut arrived hours later as *The Tags* were eliminated from the FA Cup 2nd qualifying round at the hands of Needham Market; the midfielder started and stayed on the pitch for almost an hour before being subbed off in favour of fellow arrival Pedro Carvalho. He gained his 1st HTU assist (for Misha Djemaili) in a 1–1 draw in the Isthmian League - Premier Division at Margate on 21 October. A 7–0 thumping of Hornchurch U18 in the Essex Senior Cup 3rd round on 21 November saw Aris net - from the penalty spot - his maiden goal for the club.

## Personal Life

Aris attended Staffordshire University (2021–2023).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (15)
* List of appearances of Nigel Aris

Goal (1)
Hornchurch U18  v  Hashtag United

## External Links

* Soccerbase
* Soccerway
* World Football

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Academy introducing: Nigel Aris & Louis Lloyd" , 1 December 2020.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Waterford FC Sign Nigel Aris" , 28 January 2022.
3. ↑ "Shrewsbury Town set to decide on talented teens" , 27 March 2021.
4. ↑ "U18s fight back to beat Sunderland" , 25 April 2021.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Witham Town - Appearances - Nigel Aris - 2021-2022" .
6. ↑ "NIGEL IS A ROBIN!!" , 1 September 2022.
7. ↑ "Former Watford Teenage Sensation Receives First Ever Call-Up To Nigeria National Team" , 24 August 2019.
8. ↑ "NEW SIGNING ✍️@nigelaris" , 16 September 2023.
9. ↑ "Nigel Aris - Staffordshire University" .