Nathan Messer

Nathan Igor Messer (born 6 July 2001) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

Early life Nathan Messer was born 6 July 2001 in London to a French mother and a German father. The family eventually settled in Bethesda, Maryland. before transferring to Providence College Friars for an additional year, making 17 appearances for the Friars.

Pre-professional and early professional career While in college, Messer played for TSV Meerbusch in Germany's Oberliga Niederrhein in 2020, and ND Primorje in Slovenia's Second League in 2022. In 2021, Messer played for Northern Virginia FC of USL League Two to begin his pre-professional career in the United States. He jointly holds the records for most career assists for the Green.

He then moved to the USL Championship team Rhode Island FC to start his professional career, where he was a part of the team that won the 2024 Eastern Conference title, but played just four times.

Portland Hearts of Pine (2025) He signed with the USL League One team Portland Hearts of Pine in 2025. Initially a winger, he converted to left-back for the Hearts of Pine. Following the conclusion of the 2025 USL League One season, Messer was voted first team All-League.

Charleston Battery (2026–present) Messer moved to Charleston Battery of the USL Championship ahead of the 2026 season.

Honours

Vermont Green FC

Joint-most assists in club history (8) Joint-most assists in a season (7)

Portland Hearts of Pine

USL League One All-League First Team