Nathaniel Ogbeta Seeks Career Revival at Maritimo After Shock Plymouth Release
The Manchester City academy product, of Nigerian and Jamaican descent, is looking abroad for the first time as he tries to rebuild momentum following a season long loan at Barnsley.
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Nathaniel Ogbeta is looking for a fresh start in Portugal after his release by Plymouth Argyle, joining CS Maritimo as he attempts to revive a career that stalled following the end of his contract in England in May.
The 25 year old left-back, born to Nigerian and Jamaican parents in Salford, Greater Manchester, has already linked up with Maritimo’s squad in Lousada for pre-season preparations.
Ogbeta brings experience from England’s Championship and League One to his new club. He made 20 appearances for Plymouth Argyle in his first season there before spending the whole of last season on loan at Barnsley. He had joined Argyle as the club’s first signing under then-manager and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.
A product of Manchester City’s academy, Ogbeta also previously played for Shrewsbury Town, Peterborough United, and Bolton Wanderers before this move, which marks his first spell playing outside England. He joins a Maritimo squad that has previously included former Nigerian international Richard Owubokiri among its ranks.
Although eligible for Nigeria through his parents, Ogbeta opted to represent England at youth level, making his debut for England’s Under-20s in a 3-1 win over Germany in Colchester in March 2022.
Did You Know?
- Nathaniel Ogbeta is 25 years old and was released by Plymouth Argyle at the end of his contract in May.
- He is a product of Manchester City’s academy.
- He joined Plymouth Argyle as the club’s first signing under then-manager Wayne Rooney.
- He spent last season on loan at Barnsley in England’s League One.
- Ogbeta has also previously played for Shrewsbury Town, Peterborough United, and Bolton Wanderers.
- He made his England Under-20 debut in March 2022 in a 3-1 win over Germany.
- Former Nigerian international Richard Owubokiri has also previously played for Maritimo.
