EP111: Nathan Thompson (Professional Footballer)

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast · May 14, 2026 · 1h 8m

Nathan Thompson has made over 450 appearances in professional football. He began his career with Swindon Town and spent 8 years with the club where he was voted player of the season on two occasions and was named as club captain. He then moved to Portsmouth, winning the EFL Trophy against Sunderland in 2019, before serving Peterborough, Stevenage and MK Dons.

In this episode, Nathan describes the power of consistent actions as a way of performing when it matters. Nathan reflects on effective leadership, giving examples of where he has encountered it in his career, and the importance of…