Who is Nathan Tella?
born on July 5, 1999, in Lambeth, raised in Stevenage, England. Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella is a professional footballer who doubles as an attacking midfielder and right winger for the Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
| Full Name | Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella |
| Date of birth | 5th July 1999 |
| Place of birth | Stevenage, England |
| Age | 25 |
| Height | 1.73m |
| Positions | Attacking midfielder, right winger |
| Current team | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Net worth | £4m |
| Jersey number | 19 |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Market value | €22.8m |
Early Life
Nathan Tella, born on July 5, 1999, in Lambeth, England, is a professional footballer known for his dynamic play as a winger. He was raised in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where he attended Edwinstree Middle School and Freman College in Buntingford before leaving following his GCSE Exams in 2015
Tella’s football journey began at the age of eight when he joined the Bedwell Rangers in Stevenage. In 2007, he moved to Arsenal’s youth academy, where he spent a decade honing his skills. After unsuccessful trials with Reading and Norwich City, he signed with Southampton FC in April 2017.
Club Career
Nathan an explosive midfielder, has made quite an impression both on the wing and in the central midfield, possessing an excellent balance and naturally quick.
Before being seen by an Arsenal scout while playing for Bedwell Rangers, the dribbling wonder started his career at St Nicolas Junior School in Stevenage. He then progressed to join Arsenal in 2017 being just 8 years old.
After failing to break into the first team at the Emirates in his 10th year, he had to leave arsenal and was on trials ar Reading, Norwich and Southampton before finally joining Southampton in April of 2017.
In July 2019 he extended his contract with the club for an extra year and by July 2020 he signed a new 3 year deal contract. His breakthrough came with him making his senior debut on June 19, 2020, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Norwich City. On February 11, 2021, he assisted Stuart Armstrong’s goal in a 2-0 FA Cup fifth round victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking his first goal contribution.
Tella started in his first Premier League game on February 23 against Leeds United, losing 3-0 and scored scored his first Premier league goal in a win against Fulham on May 15.
Tella and Southampton reached an agreement for a new three-and-a-half year contract renewal on January 6, 2022.
Tella proceeded on a season long loan to Burnley on August 11 2022 where he socred his first career hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Preston North end with his team wining the league for the tenth time in a row on February 11, 2023. By March, the following month he secured his second hat-trick in a 3 -1 victory over Hull City.
Tella signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen on August 27, 2023, for an alleged cost of £20 million. In a 5-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98 on September 2, 2023, he made his club debut in the 72nd minute, taking Jeremie Frimpong’s place and come October 5, 2023, Tella netted his first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in a 1-2 win over Molde in the Europa League.
International career “what Nigerians should expect from me”
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Tella can represent both England and Nigeria. The winger had earlier stated that he would not turn down a call-up to the Nigerian national teams and has not ruled out playing for England in the future should they show an interest in his talents.
He was finally called up by the Nigerian head coach, Jose Peseiro for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
He, on his first training session with the national team, Tella was pleased with the friendly environment and the chance to play with elite footballers.
He said “Nigerians should expect someone who is direct, makes a lot of runs from behind, someone who likes to get to one-on-one situations, dribble, scores and assists his team”
Style of Play
Although not a like-for-like replacement with Diaby in some regards – but like Moussia Diaby, Tella is a quick winger who enjoys dribbling at opponents
Net Worth
Nathan Tella, the professional footballer, has an estimated net worth of approximately $5.6 million.
Nathan Tella’s Salary
Nathan Tella’s net worth is £4,467,320. With his current contract set to expire June 30, 2028. He earns £45,000 per week, £2,340,000 per year playing for Bayer Leverkusen
Achievements
Burnley
EFL Championship: 2022 – 23
Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga” 2023- 24
DFB-Pokal: 2023 -24
DFL Supercup: 2024
Individual
PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the Month: March 2023
EFL Championship Team of the season: 2022 -23
EFL Team of the Year: 2022 – 23 Championship
Social Media Handles
Instagram: @nathantella11
Twitter: @NathanTella_11
Facebook: Nathan Tella
Frequently Asked Questions
Nathan Tella EA FC 25 Rating and price
Nathan Tella is a right-footed Nigerian midfielder (RM) who plays for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. His card is rated 76. He stands 173 cm (5’8″). He possesses 3-star skill moves and a 3-star weak foot. In-game, he lacks a true face.
His current price on FUT is 350 on Playstation, 350 on Xbox and 350 on PC.
Nathan Tella (bayer Leverkusen) stats
As of 28 August 2024 he has made a total of 24 appearances and 5 goals.
Does Nathan Tella have a girlfriend?
At the moment the young star is still focusing on his career and not in any open relationship.
Nathan Tella Parents
Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents. Harry his father is of Yoruba Origin.
Religion
Nathan Tella was groomed in a Christian Family
Source: Footygazette.com
