Nathan Mavila

Nathan Mabi-Mavila (born 15 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

Early life Mavila is from the Brixton district of Lambeth, London. He began playing Sunday league football with local club Afewee Urban before joining the London County team.

In 2008, Mavila joined the academy of English League Two side Wycombe Wanderers. He left Wycombe in 2012 after the club shut down its academy programme.

Club career West Ham United In 2012, Mavila joined the academy of Premier League side West Ham United. On 17 January 2015, he made his senior debut as a starter in a 4–2 win over Chelmsford City. He appeared on the bench for Aldershot on five occasions, but failed to make an appearance.

In April 2016, Mavila went on trial with Italian Serie B side Perugia. He later spent time on trial with several different league clubs in England, including League One side Charlton Athletic.

Maidstone United On 3 September 2016, Mavila signed with National League side Maidstone United. He made six league appearances for the Stones before being released in October of that year. In early January, Mavila left the club after having difficulties commuting to matches from his home in London.

Mavila received the Black Youth Awards Achievements Sportsman Of The Year in December 2016.

Third spell at Wealdstone On 4 January 2017, Mavila rejoined Wealdstone on a permanent basis until the end of the season. He made thirteen league appearances that season, including five starts, and had another two substitute appearances in the FA Trophy. In November 2017, he went on trial with EFL Championship side Cardiff City. When Mavila left Wingate in February 2018, he had made 43 appearances in all competitions, more than any other player in the squad.

Leyton Orient On 9 February 2018, Mavila joined National League side Leyton Orient until the end of the season. He was released at the end of the season without making an appearance for the club.

Hampton & Richmond Borough After leaving Leyton Orient, Mavila joined National League North side Hampton & Richmond Borough in summer 2018. He made nineteen league appearances for Hampton that season and also played 90 minutes in two of the club's FA Cup ties, including a 1–2 loss to League Two side Oldham Athletic. While at Dulwich, he made five league appearances, all of which were starts. He scored his first goal for Cavalry in the first game of the 2020 Canadian Premier League season, a penalty in stoppage time tie the game 2-2 against Forge FC. After the 2020 season, Mavila and the club would mutually agree to part ways, as Mavila would move back to England to be closer to family.

Brage On 25 January 2021, Mavila joined Superettan side Brage on a two-year deal. After appearing in six matches, Mavila would leave the club midway through the 2021 season.

Return to England In November 2021, he returned to England and re-signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Wingate & Finchley.

Return to Canada On 7 March 2022, Mavila made his return to Canada, signing with reigning champions Pacific FC. He departed the club at the end of the season.

In 2023, Mavila played for Jordanian Pro League club Al-Faisaly SC, playing for them in the AFC Champions League.

In February 2025, Mavila joined Isthmian League side AFC Croydon Athletic. He went on to make eight appearances in all competitions for the club. On 12 March 2025, Mavila agreed to join Nepal Super League side Butwal Lumbini.

Honours Club Cavalry FC Canadian Premier League (Regular season): Champions: Spring 2019, Fall 2019 Canadian Premier League Finals Runners-up: 2019

Al-Faisaly SC Jordan Shield Cup Champions: 2023 Jordan Super Cup Runners-up: 2023

Individual

Black Youth Awards Achievements - Sportsman Of The Year: 2016

Personal life Mavila was born and raised in Brixton, Lambeth, London to parents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation and one count of using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, and was sentenced to 40 hours of community service.