George Nunn
{{short description|English footballer (born 2001)}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = George Nunn
| image =
| fullname = George Johannes Nunn{{WorldFootball.net|george-nunn}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|11|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Crewe, England
| currentclub = Cobh Ramblers
| clubnumber =
| position = Forward
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Crewe Alexandra
| youthyears2 = 2018–2022
| youthclubs2 = Chelsea
| youthyears3 = 2022
| youthclubs3 = Derby County
| years1 = 2022–2024
| clubs1 = Derby County
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2022
| clubs2 = → Mickleover (loan)
| caps2 = 3
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2023
| clubs3 = → Mickleover (loan)
| caps3 = 7
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2023
| clubs4 = → Cheshunt (loan)
| caps4 = 2
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2023
| clubs5 = → Mickleover (loan)
| caps5 = 7
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2023
| clubs6 = → Braintree Town (loan)
| caps6 = 1
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2023–2024
| clubs7 = → Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan)
| caps7 = 2
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2024
| clubs8 = → Barwell (loan)
| caps8 = 5
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2024
| clubs9 = HK Kópavogs
| caps9 = 25
| goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2025–
| clubs10 = Cobh Ramblers
| caps10 = 0
| goals10 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2019
| nationalteam1 = Republic of Ireland U19
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 7 March 2025
| nationalteam-update = 27 January 2023
}}
George Johannes Nunn (born 23 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers. His former clubs are Derby County, Mickleover, Cheshunt, Braintree Town, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Barwell and HK Kópavogs.
Club career
Born in Crewe, Nunn started his career with local side Crewe Alexandra. He attracted attention from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in 2017, having scored a hat-trick against them at under-18 level.{{cite web|url=https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/tottenham-chasing-crewe-teen-george-nunn-4195502|first=Paul|last=Vegas|title=Tottenham chasing Crewe teen George Nunn|access-date=27 January 2023|website=tribalfootball.com |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170924181342/https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/tottenham-chasing-crewe-teen-george-nunn-4195502 |archive-date=24 September 2017}} However, just a year later, Nunn rejected scholarship terms at Crewe Alexandra to join Premier League side Chelsea, who reportedly paid £300,000 in compensation.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/43547533|title=Chelsea sign Crewe Alexandra teenage striker George Nunn|date=26 March 2018|access-date=27 January 2023|website=bbc.com}} The move left Crewe Alexandra coaches somewhat taken aback, with then-manager David Artell stating that he was "fairly confident" that Nunn "would have played in our first team but there's no guarantee", while head of coaching, James Collins, saying "In my opinion he could have been around our first team in 12 month's time".{{cite web|url=https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/crewe-chiefs-taken-aback-by-chelsea-s-george-nunn-swoop-trickett-smith-warning-raised-4225476|title=Crewe chiefs taken aback by Chelsea's George Nunn swoop; Trickett-Smith warning raised|first=Paul|last=Vegas|access-date=27 January 2023|website=tribalfootball.com}}
Nunn signed his first professional contract with Chelsea, a two-year deal, in February 2020.{{cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2020/02/10/chelsea-confirm-deal-for-forward-george-nunn/|title=Chelsea confirm deal for forward, George Nunn|first=Don|last=Silas|date=10 February 2020|access-date=27 January 2023|website=dailypost.ng}} In January 2022, he was linked with a loan move away from the Blues, with clubs in Germany and the Netherlands reportedly interested.{{cite web|url=https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-deadline-day-armando-broja-22922957|title=Chelsea face deadline day decision over striker who outscored Armando Broja as interest mounts|first=Adam|last=Newson|date=30 January 2022|access-date=27 January 2023|website=football.london}} He was again linked with a move in July 2022, with Southampton and Derby County being the clubs linked.{{cite web|url=https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/chelsea-transfer-george-nunn-southampton-7290240|title=Chelsea's transfer stance made clear on George Nunn amid Southampton and Derby County links|first=Rob|last=Warlow|date=4 July 2022|access-date=27 January 2023|website=hampshirelive.news}}
Following a trial spell with Derby County, he signed for the Rams in July 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/derby-chelsea-transfer-george-nunn-7324756|title='Ready' – George Nunn says goodbye to Chelsea as he seals Derby County transfer|first=Leigh|last=Curtis|date=12 July 2022|access-date=27 January 2023|website=derbytelegraph.co.uk}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/teams/player/george-nunn|title=George Nunn|access-date=27 January 2023|website=dcfc.co.uk}} In October 2022, he moved to Southern Football League side Mickleover on a month-long loan deal.{{cite web|url=https://southern-football-league.co.uk/News/132660/Triple-Swoop-by-Mickleover|title=Triple Swoop by Mickleover|first=Steve|last=Whitney|date=14 October 2022|access-date=27 January 2023|website=southern-football-league.co.uk}} His loan spell got off to a good start, scoring on his debut against Barwell. He was loaned to Mickleover on another month-long loan in January 2023.{{cite web|url=https://southern-football-league.co.uk/News/133169/Nunns-Back-at-Mickleover|title=Nunn's Back at Mickleover|first=Steve|last=Whitney|date=23 January 2023|access-date=27 January 2023|website=southern-football-league.co.uk}} He was the loaned out to National League South side Cheshunt for the remainder of the 2022–23 season on 17 March 2023.{{cite web|url=https://cheshuntfc.com/2023/03/17/ambers-sign-a-striker/|title=Ambers sign a striker|date=17 March 2023|access-date=14 May 2023|website=southern-football-league.co.uk}}
At the start of the following season, Nunn joined Mickleover on a third month-long loan spell on 3 August 2023.{{cite news |title=Under-21s Forward Nunn Joins Non-League Mickleover On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/08/under-21s-forward-nunn-joins-non-league-mickleover-on-loan |access-date=4 August 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=3 August 2023}} The loan was extended by a month.{{cite news |title=Ram Add Two More Player To Under-21s Squad |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/rams-add-two-more-players-to-under-21s-squad |access-date=1 September 2023 |publisher=Derby County FC |date=1 September 2023}}
On 21 September 2023, Nunn agreed to join National League South side, Braintree Town on an initial one-month loan.{{Cite news |title=Under-21s Forward Nunn Moves Out On Loan To Braintree Town |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/under-21s-forward-nunn-moves-out-on-loan-to-braintree-town |publisher=Derby County F.C. |date=21 September 2023 |accessdate=23 September 2023}} He only made one appearance for the club.
On 3 November 2023, Nunn joined another National League South side, Hampton & Richmond Borough, on a two-month loan to last until 1 January 2024.{{Cite news |title=George Nunn arrives on loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2023/09/under-21s-forward-nunn-moves-out-on-loan-to-braintree-town |publisher=Hampton & Richmond Borough |date=3 November 2023 |accessdate=3 November 2023}}
Following the conclusion of his loan at Hampton & Richmond, Nunn joined Barwell on loan in January 2024.
Nunn's contract was mutually terminated by Derby on 6 April 2024, in order for the player to sign a permanent deal abroad.{{Cite tweet |url-access= |title=Under-21s forward George Nunn has had his contract cancelled by mutual agreement in order to seal a permanent move abroad |user=dcfcacademy |number=1776610813681324252 |url=https://twitter.com/dcfcacademy/status/1776610813681324252|date=6 April 2024 |accessdate=6 April 2024}}
Following his departure from Derby County, Nunn joined Icelandic club HK Kópavogs.{{cite web|url=https://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2024/04/06/hk_faer_framherja_fra_derby/|trans-title=HK get striker from Derby|title=HK fær framherja frá Derby|language=Icelandic|website=www.mbl.is|date=6 April 2024|accessdate=8 April 2024}}
On 7 March 2025, he signed for League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers.{{Cite web|url=https://cobhramblers.ie/nunn-signs-for-ramblers/|title=Nunn signs for Ramblers - Cobh Ramblers Football Club|date=March 6, 2025}}
International career
Nunn is eligible to represent England, Germany and the Republic of Ireland at international level. He has played for the Republic of Ireland under-19s.
Personal life
Nunn wears shin pads with a photo of football manager Sean Dyche on them. Nunn himself explained that before games he would receive messages of support, along with pictures of Dyche, from his father, who shares a resemblance with the manager.{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/football/453618/chelsea-george-nunn-sean-dyche-face-shin-pads/|title=Chelsea teenager George Nunn bizarrely has Sean Dyche's face on his shin pads|first=Sean|last=O'Brien|date=29 November 2018|access-date=27 January 2023|website=talksport.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.givemesport.com/1423778-chelsea-youth-player-george-nunn-wears-shin-pads-with-sean-dyche-on-them|title=Chelsea youth player George Nunn wears shin pads with Sean Dyche on them|first=Rob|last=Swan|date=30 November 2018|access-date=27 January 2023|website=givemesport.com}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 26 October 2024}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|National Cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup, Icelandic Football Cup & FAI Cup}} !colspan=2|League Cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup}} !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan=4|Chelsea U23
|2019–20{{Soccerway|george--nunn/530342}} |colspan=3|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|name=EFT|Appearances in EFL Trophy}} | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21
|colspan=3|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 3{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22
|colspan=3|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 5{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||
| colspan=2|Total
!colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||||
| rowspan=3|Derby County
|0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24
|League One |0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mickleover (loan)
|2022–23{{Cite news |title=George Nunn Player Profile |url=https://www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com/player/george-nunn/38959 |publisher=Aylesbury United F.C. |accessdate=23 September 2023}} |Southern League Premier Division Central |10 | 3 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |||
| Cheshunt (loan)
|2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Mickleover (loan)
|2023–24{{Cite news |title=George Nunn: 2023/2024 Biog & Stats |url=https://southern-football-league.co.uk/Player-Display/112739/2023/2024 |publisher=Southern Football League |accessdate=23 September 2023}}{{Cite news |title=Mickleover – Appearances – George Nunn |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/mickleover/appearances/george-nunn/953957 |publisher=Football Web Pages |accessdate=23 September 2023}} |Southern League Premier Division Central |7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Braintree Town (loan)
|National League South |1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan)
|National League South |2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|name=FAT|Appearances in FA Trophy}} | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Barwell (loan)
|Southern League Premier Division Central |5 | 1 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 5 | 1 | ||||
| HK Kópavogs
|2024 |25 | 1 | 2 | 2 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 27 | 3 | |||
| Cobh Ramblers
|2025 |League of Ireland First Division |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| colspan=3|Career total
!52 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 68 | 7 |
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Category:Footballers from Crewe
Category:English people of Irish descent
Category:English people of German descent
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Category:Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Southern Football League players
Category:Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
Category:Derby County F.C. players
Category:Mickleover F.C. players
Category:Cheshunt F.C. players
Category:Braintree Town F.C. players
Category:Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. players
Category:Handknattleiksfélag Kópavogs players
Category:Cobh Ramblers F.C. players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers
Category:English expatriate men's footballers
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland
Category:Irish expatriate sportspeople in Iceland
Category:English expatriate sportspeople in Iceland