Antigua and Barbuda international footballer
Nathaniel Stephen Jarvis (born 20 October 1991) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Taunton Town. Born in Wales, he plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national team.
Early life
As a teenager, Jarvis grew up in Culverhouse Cross area of Cardiff and attended Ysgol Gymraeg Plasmawr.[2]
Club career
Cardiff City
Born in Cardiff, Jarvis began his career with his home town side Cardiff City, joining their academy at an early age of 8. Alongside Ibrahim Farah he signed schoolboy forms at the start of the 2008–09 season.[3] Having finished as top scorer for the under-18 side during the 2009–10 season, he was named as a first team substitute in several matches at the start of the following year.
Southend United
On 24 September 2010, Jarvis joined Football League Two side Southend United on a one-month loan deal after impressing in a reserve match,[4] making his professional debut as a substitute in place of Blair Sturrock during a 3–1 win over Hereford United.[5] He went on to make a total of seven appearances in all competitions before returning to Cardiff.
Back to Cardiff
On 23 May 2011, Jarvis was offered his first professional contract by Cardiff City alongside Alex Evans and Ibrahim Farah.[6] Jarvis scored his first professional goal in his competitive debut against Oxford United on 10 August 2011 in the League Cup by a 20-yard lobbed header.[7]
On 9 September, Jarvis joined Conference National neighbours Newport County initially on a month-long loan.[8] He made his debut the following day against Mansfield Town which County lost 5–0.[9] Jarvis scored his first goal for Newport, against Barrow on 24 September.[10] In January 2012 Jarvis rejoined Newport County on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season. On 12 May 2012 he played for Newport in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium which Newport lost 2–0 to York City.[11]
On 20 November 2012, Jarvis joined Forest Green Rovers on loan until 5 January.[12] He made his Forest Green debut on 8 December 2012, in a 1–1 draw with Macclesfield Town.[13]
On 31 January 2013, 21-year-old Jarvis joined Kidderminster Harriers from Championship Leaders Cardiff City until the end of the season.,[14] the Harriers failed to gain promotion despite being top for most of Jarvis' loan spell. Following his return to Cardiff, the club told him he would not be offered a new contract.[15]
Brackley Town
He signed for Brackley Town following his departure from Cardiff.
Bath City
In December 2013, he joined Bath City on a non-contract deal.[16]
Gloucester City
Just a month later however, in January 2014, he joined Gloucester City. After a period on loan at Cirencester Town, he joined them in September 2014 on a permanent deal.
Chippenham Town
In June 2018, he joined National League South side Chippenham Town.[17]
Barry Town United
In June 2020 Jarvis joined Barry Town United.[18]
Taunton Town
In June 2022, Jarvis signed for newly promoted National League South Side Taunton Town.[19]
International career
Jarvis was asked to link up with the Antigua and Barbuda senior team on 1 September 2011 to play Curaçao and US Virgin Islands, who he qualifies for because of his grandfather.[20] He was one of eight overseas based players who committed to represent the country in the summer of 2014.[21] making his debut for the Antigua and Barbuda during 2014 Caribbean Cup qualification. He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2014 against the Dominican Republic.[22]
