Nathan

@nathanevans94

Data Insights Editor for @OptaJoe. Freelance writer for @Flashscorecom @FotMob & others ⚽️ #bcafc

Bradford, England

Joined November 2010

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jul 24

Amongst the 134 midfielders in League Two last season to play 1000+ minutes, Jenson Metcalfe ranked per 90: 7th for successful passes (43.8) 7th for pass accuracy (84.4%) 11th for touches (69.4) Should bring influence to the midfield and plenty of potential. #bcafc #bantams

TThe Bobble@ElBobble · Jul 24

Everton youngster Jenson Metcalfe is in advanced talks to join Bradford City on a permanent deal. The 20 year old Academy graduate is set to leave the club after being at Everton since the age of 5 years old 🔵

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England@England · Jun 28

FULL-TIME IN BRATISLAVA!! OUR #YOUNGLIONS ARE BACK-TO-BACK EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 26

Bradford City will play Huddersfield Town in the league for the first time since March 2007 when the pair meet on September 13th this year. It’s the earliest into a league campaign that the fixture has fallen since the Bantams won 2-1 on September 2nd 1997. #bcafc

nathanevans94's tweet image. Bradford City will play Huddersfield Town in the league for the first time since March 2007 when the pair meet on September 13th this year.

It’s the earliest into a league campaign that the fixture has fallen since the Bantams won 2-1 on September 2nd 1997. #bcafc

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 26

Bradford City’s opening fixture vs Wycombe will be the club’s first opener in League One since beating Shrewsbury 1-0 in the 2018-19 season. Of the 23 occasions that the Bantams have started a third-tier campaign at home across club history, they’ve won 18 (D2 L3). #bcafc

nathanevans94's tweet image. Bradford City’s opening fixture vs Wycombe will be the club’s first opener in League One since beating Shrewsbury 1-0 in the 2018-19 season.

Of the 23 occasions that the Bantams have started a third-tier campaign at home across club history, they’ve won 18 (D2 L3). #bcafc

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 20

Amongst all players in League One last season who started 25+ matches, Stephen Humphrys ranked: 2nd for shots on target (1.34) 2nd for shots (3.11) 3rd for successful dribbles (1.89) #BCAFC #Bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Amongst all players in League One last season who started 25+ matches, Stephen Humphrys ranked:

2nd for shots on target (1.34)
2nd for shots (3.11)
3rd for successful dribbles (1.89)

#BCAFC #Bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 20

Last season in League One, Ibou Touray was one of only two defenders to record 35+ chances created, 75+ tackles and 225+ duels won. Across the competition, only 10 defenders featured in more matches than the Gambian international (43). #BCAFC #Bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Last season in League One, Ibou Touray was one of only two defenders to record 35+ chances created, 75+ tackles and 225+ duels won.

Across the competition, only 10 defenders featured in more matches than the Gambian international (43). #BCAFC #Bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 11

During the 2024-25 season, Josh Neufville was the only player across England's top four tiers to record: 35+ interceptions 40+ successful dribbles 50+ successful crosses 75+ tackles Welcome to Valley Parade ⚽️ #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. During the 2024-25 season, Josh Neufville was the only player across England's top four tiers to record:

35+ interceptions
40+ successful dribbles
50+ successful crosses
75+ tackles

Welcome to Valley Parade ⚽️ #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 6

During the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership campaign, only three defenders won more duels than new Bradford City signing Joe Wright (215). Meanwhile, since moving to Kilmarnock in July 2022, only Rangers' James Tavernier has netted more goals amongst defenders (10). #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. During the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership campaign, only three defenders won more duels than new Bradford City signing Joe Wright (215).

Meanwhile, since moving to Kilmarnock in July 2022, only Rangers' James Tavernier has netted more goals amongst defenders (10). #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · Jun 2

Richie Smallwood ranked against every other League Two outfield player since joining Bradford City in July 2022: 🥇Possession won (894) 🥇Games started (128) 🥈Successful passes (4892) 🥈Successful long passes (617) 🥈Tackles (343) Thanks for everything captain #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Richie Smallwood ranked against every other League Two outfield player since joining Bradford City in July 2022:

🥇Possession won (894)
🥇Games started (128)
🥈Successful passes (4892)
🥈Successful long passes (617)
🥈Tackles (343)

Thanks for everything captain #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 16

Max Power ranked against all Danish Superligean players in 2024-25 per 90 (200+ minutes played): 5th - Chances created (2.8) 10th - Touches (98.3) 11th - Tackles (3.2) He didn't play too much overall, but that feels like a solid start to the transfer window 👍 #BCAFC #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Max Power ranked against all Danish Superligean players in 2024-25 per 90 (200+ minutes played):

5th - Chances created (2.8)
10th - Touches (98.3)
11th - Tackles (3.2)

He didn't play too much overall, but that feels like a solid start to the transfer window 👍 #BCAFC #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 13

Since joining Bradford City permanently ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, Jamie Walker is one of just 12 players in League Two to have recorded 10+ goals, 10+ assists and 115+ chances created. A great servant to the club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #bcafc

nathanevans94's tweet image. Since joining Bradford City permanently ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, Jamie Walker is one of just 12 players in League Two to have recorded 10+ goals, 10+ assists and 115+ chances created.

A great servant to the club 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #bcafc

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 9

Aden Baldwin made 26 blocks in League Two for Bradford City this season - the most during a league campaign for the club since Paudie O'Connor (50) & Yann Songo'o (41) in 2021-22 🧱 #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Aden Baldwin made 26 blocks in League Two for Bradford City this season - the most during a league campaign for the club since Paudie O'Connor (50) &amp; Yann Songo'o (41) in 2021-22 🧱 #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 6

Since making their Bradford City debuts at the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Brad Halliday (357) & Richie Smallwood (345) rank second & third respectively across the entire EFL for tackles made. Only current Wrexham midfielder George Dobson (388) has more. #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Since making their Bradford City debuts at the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Brad Halliday (357) &amp; Richie Smallwood (345) rank second &amp; third respectively across the entire EFL for tackles made.

Only current Wrexham midfielder George Dobson (388) has more. #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 5

Across the Football League in 2024-25, Bradford City are the only side to have two players aged 21 or under record 10+ goal contributions (exc. loan signings): Calum Kavanagh (14) & Bobby Pointon (11) The future's bright in BD8 🌟 #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Across the Football League in 2024-25, Bradford City are the only side to have two players aged 21 or under record 10+ goal contributions (exc. loan signings):

Calum Kavanagh (14) &amp; Bobby Pointon (11)

The future's bright in BD8 🌟 #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 5

Bradford City are the first side to be automatically promoted in an EFL season with as few as five away victories to their name since Macclesfield Town during the 1997-98 campaign in Division Three. Fortress Valley Parade 🏰 #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Bradford City are the first side to be automatically promoted in an EFL season with as few as five away victories to their name since Macclesfield Town during the 1997-98 campaign in Division Three.

Fortress Valley Parade 🏰 #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 4

In League Two this season, Bradford City’s Jack Shepherd won 68.2% of his duels (304 in total). Of the 74 players in the competition to contest 400+ duels, he held the second-highest percentage. #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. In League Two this season, Bradford City’s Jack Shepherd won 68.2% of his duels (304 in total).

Of the 74 players in the competition to contest 400+ duels, he held the second-highest percentage. #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 4

Calum Kavanagh ended this season on 14 goal contributions for Bradford City in League Two (nine goals, five assists). It’s the most in the league by a player not named Andy Cook for the club since Eoin Doyle (16) & Jack Payne (14) during the 2018-19 campaign. #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Calum Kavanagh ended this season on 14 goal contributions for Bradford City in League Two (nine goals, five assists).

It’s the most in the league by a player not named Andy Cook for the club since Eoin Doyle (16) &amp; Jack Payne (14) during the 2018-19 campaign. #bcafc #bantams

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Nathan@nathanevans94 · May 4

Richie Smallwood recovered possession 268 times for Bradford City during the 2024-25 season, with only Bristol City’s Jason Knight (293) and Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney (281) holding higher tallies across the entire EFL. #bcafc #bantams

nathanevans94's tweet image. Richie Smallwood recovered possession 268 times for Bradford City during the 2024-25 season, with only Bristol City’s Jason Knight (293) and Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney (281) holding higher tallies across the entire EFL. #bcafc #bantams

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