Nathan James Bishop (born 15 October 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club AFC Wimbledon. He has previously played in the English Football League for Southend United and Mansfield Town.
Bishop was born in Hillingdon, Greater London. He joined Southend United at a young age and first appeared in the first-team squad towards the end of the 2016âÂÂ17 campaign, appearing as an unused substitute. Following this, Bishop spent time on trial at West Ham United, but was unable to secure a contract and instead returned to Southend for the 2017âÂÂ18 campaign.
On 23 December 2017, Bishop went on to make his professional debut during Southend's 3âÂÂ1 away defeat against Scunthorpe United, replacing the injured Mark Oxley at half-time.
Bishop signed for Premier League club Manchester United on 31 January 2020 for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
On 24 June 2021, it was announced that Bishop would join Mansfield Town on loan for the 2021âÂÂ22 season. Bishop played in 53 of Mansfield's competitive games in his season there, including in the EFL League Two Play-off Final, which ultimately ended in a 3âÂÂ0 defeat to Port Vale.
Bishop signed for Championship club Sunderland on 2 August 2023 for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
On 25 June 2024, Wycombe Wanderers announced the signing of Bishop on a one-year loan.
On 3 February 2025, Bishop was recalled from his loan with Wycombe Wanderers to allow him to join fellow League One side Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 1 July 2025, Bishop joined newly promoted League One side AFC Wimbledon on a three-year deal.
Bishop was called up to the England under-20 squad midway through the 2019 Toulon Tournament as a replacement for Ryan Schofield and made his debut in the 4âÂÂ0 win over Guatemala on 11 June 2019.
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