Nyron Nosworthy

Gillingham

Nosworthy began his career as a trainee at Gillingham from the age of 18. As a junior player Nosworthy played initially as a midfielder, but his first team debut, on 28 November 1999 against Fulham, came in attack. His first team debut was unusual in that he came on as a first-half substitute but was himself substituted later in the match. Following this Nosworthy made appearances in wide midfield and at left-back and centre-back before cementing his position as a right-back towards the end of the 2000–01 season. The following season, he appeared regularly, and was named as the club's Young Player of the Season. His primary position was at the back though sometimes played up front and was occasionally used as an emergency striker with some success, scoring twice in a 2–1 win over Crystal Palace in the last game of the 2002–03 season, a result which helped Gillingham to its highest ever league finish of 11th in the second tier. Nosworthy was named as the Kent side's Player of the Season for 2002–03. Nosworthy's contract expired at the end of the 2004–05 season, which saw Gillingham relegated to League One. Keen to play at a higher level, and aware of interest from other clubs, he chose not to accept a new deal with the club so left as a free agent.

Sunderland

Nosworthy signed for Sunderland on a free transfer on 13 June 2005. Expecting to start as backup to regular right back Stephen Wright, he was introduced to the FA Premier League rather sooner…

Nosworthy stated his ambitions to play international football for Jamaica, his father's country. He was also eligible to play for Guyana through his mother. On 4 October 2007, Nosworthy received his first call-up to the full Jamaica squad for their games against Ghana and Honduras. Nosworthy received another call up in May 2012 along with Watford teammate Adrian Mariappa. He made his international debut for Jamaica against Guyana on 19 May 2012. Nosworthy scored his first goal for Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier against Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica won the game 4–1. Nosworthy was called up to the 2014 Caribbean Cup squad and played in Jamaica's opening game against Martinique.

Club

International

As of match played 16 November 2014.

Jamaica score listed first, score column indicates score after each Nosworthy goal.

Nosworthy is a cousin of footballer Ethan Pinnock. He is a strong supporter of Arsenal.