Nahki Wells
Encyclopedia
Nahki M. Wells is a Bermudian
international footballer who plays professionally for English club Bradford City
, as a forward.
, a team he had first joined at the age of 12, Wells spent the 2010 season in the PDL with the Bermuda Hogges
.
After moving to the UK to attend the International Academic and Soccer Academy, Wells unerwent a trial with Carlisle United
in November 2010, his second with the club. Before moving to the UK, Well has sought the advice of compatriot Shaun Goater
. In December 2010, it was announced that Wells would sign for Carlisle United on 1 January 2011. Wells made his debut for Carlisle on 15 January 2011, in a Football League
game against Bristol Rovers
.
In March 2011, Wells publicly announced his wish to play at Wembley Stadium
with Carlisle in the 2011 Football League Trophy Final
, to be played in April. However, Wells didn't even make the matchday squad, as Carlisle beat Brentford
1-0.
On 3 May 2011, it was announced that Wells' contract with Carlisle would not be renewed at the end of the season.
In late June 2011, Wells went on trial with Bradford City
alongside four other players. He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City on 22 July 2011.
in 2007.
Wells also made four un-official international appearances for Bermuda in the 2007 Island Games
.
In late August 2011, Wells was re-called by Bermuda, joining their squad for FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in early September 2011. Wells appeared in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches for Bermuda.
Bermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
international footballer who plays professionally for English club Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, as a forward.
Club career
After spending the 2009-10 season with the Dandy Town HornetsDandy Town Hornets F.C.
The Dandy Town Hornets F.C. is a football club in Bermuda, that play in Pembroke Parish, Bermuda; and are in the Cingular Wireless Premier Division league. Team colours are Brown and Gold...
, a team he had first joined at the age of 12, Wells spent the 2010 season in the PDL with the Bermuda Hogges
Bermuda Hogges
Bermuda Hogges is a Bermudian soccer team based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
.
After moving to the UK to attend the International Academic and Soccer Academy, Wells unerwent a trial with Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
in November 2010, his second with the club. Before moving to the UK, Well has sought the advice of compatriot Shaun Goater
Shaun Goater
Leonard Shaun Goater MBE is a Bermudian footballer who played as a striker for a number of English clubs in the 1990s and 2000s...
. In December 2010, it was announced that Wells would sign for Carlisle United on 1 January 2011. Wells made his debut for Carlisle on 15 January 2011, in a Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
game against Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
.
In March 2011, Wells publicly announced his wish to play at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
with Carlisle in the 2011 Football League Trophy Final
2011 Football League Trophy Final
The 2011 Football League Trophy Final was the 28th final of the domestic football cup competition for teams from Football Leagues One and Two, the Football League Trophy. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 3 April 2011. The match was contested between Brentford and Carlisle...
, to be played in April. However, Wells didn't even make the matchday squad, as Carlisle beat Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
1-0.
On 3 May 2011, it was announced that Wells' contract with Carlisle would not be renewed at the end of the season.
In late June 2011, Wells went on trial with Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
alongside four other players. He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City on 22 July 2011.
International career
Wells made his international debut for BermudaBermuda national football team
The Bermuda national football team is the national team of Bermuda and is controlled by the Bermuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF, it is not among its strongest teams....
in 2007.
Wells also made four un-official international appearances for Bermuda in the 2007 Island Games
International Island Games Association
The International Island Games Association is an organisation the sole purpose of which is to organise the Island Games, a friendly biennial athletic competition between teams from several European islands and other small territories. The IGA liaises with the member island associations and with...
.
In late August 2011, Wells was re-called by Bermuda, joining their squad for FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in early September 2011. Wells appeared in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches for Bermuda.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Carlisle United Carlisle United F.C. Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system.... |
2010–11 2010–11 Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. season For the 2010–11 season, Inverness Caley Thistle compete in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted as champions of the Scottish First Division in 2009–10... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
2011–12 2011–12 Bradford City A.F.C. season The 2011–12 season will be the 109th season in Bradford City A.F.C.'s history, their 97th in the Football League and 99th in the league system of English football... |
6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Career total | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |