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FORMER England international David Nugent has been appointed as the player-coach at eighth-tier club Anstey Nomads.
Nugent, 40, initially concluded his playing career in 2021 after a loan spell at Tranmere Rovers.
David Nugent joins Anstey Nomads! 👏🏻
— Anstey Nomads (@TheNomadsFc) October 17, 2025
The former Leicester City and England international comes on board as a player-coach and will be available for Saturday's match against Loughborough Students!
Join us tomorrow for a 3:00 PM kick-off at Cropston Road!
Welcome Nugent! 🤝 #UpTheNomads #LCFC pic.twitter.com/ahJG0WbxyF
David Nugent has returned from retirement as player-coach for Anstey Nomads
Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
However, the striker has chosen to come out of retirement for non-league football and will commence his new role with the Nomads on Saturday during the home match against Loughborough Students at Davidsons Homes Park.
Anstey Nomads stated: “David Nugent joins Anstey Nomads!”
“The former Leicester City and international player joins as a player-coach and is available for Saturday's match against Loughborough Students!”
“Welcome Nugent.”
Fans were absolutely thrilled upon hearing the news, taking to social media in excitement.
One fan tweeted: “Nuuuuuuuge!”
Another remarked: “Haha, that’s incredible. What a signing.”
A third fan wrote: “You love to see it.”
One fan commented: “Finally, some good news.”
And another posted: “Get in!”
Nugent has had quite a varied career, having also played for clubs such as Bury, Portsmouth, Burnley, Middlesbrough, Derby County, and of course, Leicester City.
The centre-forward enjoyed a four-year stint with the Foxes, where he scored 59 goals and provided 28 assists in 180 appearances before leaving in 2015.
The player-coach also scored in 2007 during a Euro 2008 qualifier in Andorra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David Nugent come out of retirement?
David Nugent decided to return to football to take on a player-coach role at Anstey Nomads, allowing him to contribute to the game he loves while also mentoring younger players.
What clubs did David Nugent play for during his career?
Throughout his career, David Nugent played for several clubs including Bury, Portsmouth, Burnley, Middlesbrough, Derby County, and Leicester City.
What are David Nugent's notable achievements?
One of Nugent's notable achievements includes scoring for England during a Euro 2008 qualifier against Andorra. Additionally, he has a significant goal tally from his time at Leicester City, where he scored 59 goals in 180 appearances.
