Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella (born 5 July 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Tella, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, is eligible to play for the Nigerian national team.
Early life and career
Nathan Tella was born on 5th July 1999 in Lambeth, England and grew up in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and was educated at Edwinstree middle school and then Freman College, both in the town of Buntingford. He left following his GCSE Exams in 2015.
After ten years with Arsenal, Tella spent time on trial at Reading and Norwich City before joining Southampton in April 2017.
Born in England, Tella is of Nigerian descent.
Southampton
In July 2019, he extended his contract with the club for a further year, before signing a further three-year extension in July 2020.
On 19 June 2020, Tella made his senior debut as a substitute in Southampton’s 3–0 win over Norwich City. On 11 February 2021, he made his first goal contribution by providing an assist to Stuart Armstrong’s goal in a 2–0 FA Cup fifth round win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 23 February, Tella made his first Premier League start in a 3–0 defeat to Leeds United. On 15 May, Tella scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–1 win against Fulham.
On 6 January 2022, Tella signed a new three-and-a-half contract with Southampton, which will see him remain at the club until 2025.
Burnley (loan)
On 11 August 2022, Tella joined Burnley on a season-long loan. On 11 February 2023, he scored a first career hat-trick in a 3–0 victory over Preston North End, his side’s tenth consecutive league victory, and a month later scored a second hat-trick in a 3–1 victory over Hull City.
Parents and family
Nathan parents are Mr and Mrs Tella. His father is of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and his mother is also from Nigeria.
Nathan Tella was born into a Christian family along side his siblings. Much information regarding his siblings is not yet known.
Partner/ Wife
Nathan Tella is currently single and not in an open relationship for now.
Is Nathan Tella married?: No, Nathan Tella is at the moment not yet married.
Children
Nathan Tella has no kids for now.
Net worth
Nathan Tella has an estimated net worth of around $1 million – $3 million.
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