Nyle Blake

Nyle Blake (born 14 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Stamford.

Playing career Blake came through the Mansfield Town Academy to sign professional forms with the "Stags" in May 2018, having helped the youth-team to win the EFL Youth Alliance North East title. He scored upon making his first-team debut on 13 November, helping Mansfield to record a 3–2 victory over Scunthorpe United in an EFL Trophy group stage game at Field Mill. Blake commented that "any young person's dream is to score on their debut so I was over the moon to get it".

Following a brief spell at Alfreton Town, Blake joined Northern Premier League side Frickley Athletic on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season. After being used in a number of positions, including right back, right wing and midfield, Blake signed a contract with the club in Summer 2020 to remain in West Yorkshire for the 2020/21 season.

He signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Carlton Town on a free transfer in August 2021. After spells at Hyde United and Gainsborough Trinity, he re-joined Frickley Athletic in November 2021.

Style of play Speaking in May 2018, Mansfield Town Academy manager John Dempster stated that "[Blake has] great potential. His ability to score and set up goals is one thing, but his raw attributes and fitness levels have really impressed. He can play at centre-forward but also anywhere on the right, including right wing-back – he has the attributes to do so."

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