Nathaniel Jarvis
Antigua and Barbuda international footballer
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Nathaniel 'Nat' Stephen Jarvis (born 20 October 1991) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Newport City. Born in Wales, he plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national team.
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Jarvis playing for Cardiff City | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathaniel Stephen Jarvis[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newport City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2010 | Cardiff City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Cardiff City | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Southend United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Newport County (loan) | 31 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | Brackley Town | 14 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Bath City | 2 | (0) |
| 2014 | Gloucester City | 16 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Cirencester Town (loan) | 6 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Cirencester Town | 27 | (19) |
| 2015–2017 | Hungerford Town | 79 | (29) |
| 2017 | Bath City | 36 | (6) |
| 2018–2020 | Chippenham Town | 62 | (20) |
| 2020–2022 | Barry Town United | 54 | (5) |
| 2022–2024 | Taunton Town | 72 | (5) |
| 2024 | Newport City | 10 | (5) |
| 2024–2025 | Tiverton Town | 15 | (1) |
| 2025– | Newport City | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014– | Antigua and Barbuda | 13 | (3) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:23, 13 July 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 02:53, 2 May 2023 (UTC) | |||
Early life
As a teenager, Jarvis grew up in Culverhouse Cross area of Cardiff and attended Ysgol Gymraeg Plasmawr.[2]
Club career
Cardiff City
Born in Cardiff, Jarvis began his career with his home town side Cardiff City, joining their academy at an early age of 8. Alongside Ibrahim Farah he signed schoolboy forms at the start of the 2008–09 season.[3] Having finished as top scorer for the under-18 side during the 2009–10 season, he was named as a first team substitute in several matches at the start of the following year.
Southend United
On 24 September 2010, Jarvis joined Football League Two side Southend United on a one-month loan deal after impressing in a reserve match,[4] making his professional debut as a substitute in place of Blair Sturrock during a 3–1 win over Hereford United.[5] He went on to make a total of seven appearances in all competitions before returning to Cardiff.
Back to Cardiff
On 23 May 2011, Jarvis was offered his first professional contract by Cardiff City alongside Alex Evans and Ibrahim Farah.[6] Jarvis scored his first professional goal in his competitive debut against Oxford United on 10 August 2011 in the League Cup by a 20-yard lobbed header.[7]
On 9 September, Jarvis joined Conference National neighbours Newport County initially on a month-long loan.[8] He made his debut the following day against Mansfield Town which County lost 5–0.[9] Jarvis scored his first goal for Newport, against Barrow on 24 September.[10] In January 2012 Jarvis rejoined Newport County on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season. On 12 May 2012 he played for Newport in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium which Newport lost 2–0 to York City.[11]
On 20 November 2012, Jarvis joined Forest Green Rovers on loan until 5 January.[12] He made his Forest Green debut on 8 December 2012, in a 1–1 draw with Macclesfield Town.[13]
On 31 January 2013, 21-year-old Jarvis joined Kidderminster Harriers from Championship Leaders Cardiff City until the end of the season.,[14] the Harriers failed to gain promotion despite being top for most of Jarvis' loan spell. Following his return to Cardiff, the club told him he would not be offered a new contract.[15]
Brackley Town
He signed for Brackley Town following his departure from Cardiff.
Bath City
In December 2013, he joined Bath City on a non-contract deal.[16]
Gloucester City
Just a month later however, in January 2014, he joined Gloucester City. After a period on loan at Cirencester Town, he joined them in September 2014 on a permanent deal.
Chippenham Town
In June 2018, he joined National League South side Chippenham Town.[17]
Barry Town United
In June 2020 Jarvis joined Barry Town United.[18]
Taunton Town
In June 2022, Jarvis signed for newly promoted National League South Side Taunton Town.[19]
Newport City
In June 2024, Jarvis joined Cymru South side Newport City.[20]
Tiverton Town
In November 2024, Jarvis joined Southern League Premier Division South side Tiverton Town, the first signing following the appointment of Rob Dray whom managed Jarvis at Taunton Town.[21]
In March 2025, Jarvis left Tiverton Town following the departure of Rob Dray.
Return to Newport City
In July 2025, Jarvis returned to Cymru South side Newport City.[22]
International career
Jarvis was asked to link up with the Antigua and Barbuda senior team on 1 September 2011 to play Curaçao and US Virgin Islands, who he qualifies for because of his grandfather.[23] He was one of eight overseas based players who committed to represent the country in the summer of 2014.[24] making his debut for the Antigua and Barbuda during 2014 Caribbean Cup qualification. He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2014 against the Dominican Republic.[25]
Career statistics
Club
- As of end of 2024–25 season
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cardiff City | 2010–11[26] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011–12[27] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012–13[28] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | |||
| Southend United (loan) | 2010–11[26] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2011–12[29] | Conference Premier | 31 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 6[d] | 2 | 39 | 9 | |
| Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2012–13[29] | Conference Premier | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2012–13[29] | Conference Premier | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Brackley Town | 2013–14[29] | Conference North | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Bath City | 2013–14[29] | Conference South | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Gloucester City | 2013–14[29] | Conference North | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | |||
| 2014–15[29] | Conference North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |||
| Cirencester Town (loan) | 2014–15[30] | Southern League Premier Division | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | |||
| Cirencester Town | 2014–15[30] | Southern League Premier Division | 27 | 19 | — | — | 4[e] | 1 | 31 | 20 | ||
| Hungerford Town | 2015–16[30] | Southern League Premier Division | 41 | 18 | 2 | 0 | — | 9[f] | 1 | 52 | 19 | |
| 2016–17[29] | National League South | 38 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 41 | 11 | ||
| Total | 79 | 29 | 4 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | 93 | 30 | |||
| Bath City | 2017–18[29] | National League South | 36 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 4[g] | 0 | 44 | 9 | |
| Chippenham Town | 2018–19[29] | National League South | 42 | 17 | 5 | 4 | — | 3[h] | 1 | 50 | 22 | |
| 2019–20[29] | National League South | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 27 | 5 | ||
| Total | 62 | 20 | 11 | 6 | — | 4 | 1 | 77 | 27 | |||
| Barry Town United | 2020–21[29] | Cymru Premier | 27 | 5 | — | — | — | 27 | 5 | |||
| 2021–22[29] | Cymru Premier | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | 32 | 3 | ||
| Total | 54 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | 59 | 8 | |||
| Taunton Town | 2022–23[29] | National League South | 33 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | 4[i] | 1 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2023–24[29] | National League South | 39 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 3[j] | 0 | 44 | 4 | ||
| Total | 72 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 86 | 7 | |||
| Newport City | 2024–25 | Cymru South | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| Tiverton Town | 2024–25[30] | Southern League Premier Division South | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| Career total | 423 | 101 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 6 | 510 | 123 | ||
- Includes League Cup, Welsh League Cup
- Appearances in Football League Trophy
- One appearance in FA Trophy, three appearances and one goal in Gloucestershire Senior Cup
- Six appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, two appearances in Southern League Premier Division play-offs
- Two appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Somerset Premier Cup
- Two appearances and goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in Wiltshire Senior Cup
- Three appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in Somerset Premier Cup
- One appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Somerset Premier Cup
International
- As of match played 14 October 2019[31]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2014 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 13 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list Antigua and Barbuda's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jarvis goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 September 2014 | Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 2 |  Dominican Republic | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification | [32] |
| 2 | 7 September 2014 | Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 3 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification | [33] |
| 3 | 14 October 2019 | Synthetic Track and Field Facility, Leonora, Guyana | 13 |  Guyana |
1–2 | 1–5 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B | [34] |
