Nathan Holland

Nathan Elliot Holland (born 19 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who is currently playing in the Baller league for N5 FC. He last played as a midfielder for club Forest Green Rovers.

He previously played for Everton, West Ham United and Milton Keynes Dons and had two loan spells with Oxford United.

Club career Everton Holland joined the academy of Premier League club Everton at the age of nine. He progressed through several age groups and signed his first professional contract in January 2016. On 4 December 2019, he made his Premier League debut as a 71st-minute substitute in a 2–0 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

On 8 January 2020, Holland joined EFL League One club Oxford United on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. He scored his first senior professional goal on 4 February 2020 in a 3–2 FA Cup fourth round defeat at home to Newcastle United. Holland's loan spell was cut short in March 2020 after sustaining a hamstring injury which ruled him out for the remainder of the season. In July 2021, he returned to Oxford United for a second loan spell ahead of the 2021–22 season. Following his return to West Ham at the conclusion of the season, Holland was one of several players released by the club.

Milton Keynes Dons On 22 June 2022, Holland joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a permanent deal following his release from West Ham. He made his debut on 30 July 2022 in a 1–0 defeat away to Cambridge United. Holland went on to make 35 appearances in all competitions in his debut season, scoring 2 goals.

Following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Holland was released.

He was subsequently drafted into the Baller League.

International career As well as England, Holland is eligible to represent Barbados. He made 26 appearances for England at U16 to U19 level, including 15 appearances and 2 goals for the U17 side.

Honours Individual West Ham United Young Player of the Year: 2019–20

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