Tom Naylor

Mansfield Town

Born in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, Naylor, originally a midfielder who was converted to central defender, started his career off with English club Mansfield Town by signing his first professional deal in March 2009, and made his first-team debut against Altrincham in the penultimate game of the 2008–09 season. He spent the 2009–10 season on a season-long loan at Belper Town in the process achieving player of the season. In October 2010, Naylor had a short loan spell with Alfreton Town where he played 3 games and helped the club stay unbeaten in all three. Tom soon built up a reputation as an up-and-coming talent at Mansfield and began to get noticed further up the footballing ladder. With a year left to run on his contract in May 2011 he got interest from Championship clubs such as Leeds United, Hull City and Preston North End. On 31 August 2011, it was revealed that a bid from an unnamed League One side (later believed to be Charlton Athletic) had been rejected by Mansfield and that a Premiership club had also enquired (which later turned out to be Fulham) with Mansfield manager Paul Cox allowing Naylor to go on a one-week trial.

Derby County

Naylor eventually joined Derby County on loan, with a view to a permanent deal, on 15 November 2011. The move was made permanent on 2 January 2012, with a contract until the summer of 2015. Nigel Clough publicly praised Naylor for the progress made during the 2 months he spent on loan and this…

As of 16 January 2026

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Football League Two: 2014–15 Portsmouth

EFL Trophy: 2018–19; runner-up: 2019–20 Wigan Athletic

EFL League One: 2021–22 Chesterfield

National League: 2023–24 Individual

Chesterfield Player of the Season: 2023–24 National League Team of the Season: 2023–24