Nathaniel 'Nat' Stephen Jarvis (born 20 October 1991) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Newport City. Born in Wales, he plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national team.
As a teenager, Jarvis grew up in Culverhouse Cross area of Cardiff and attended Ysgol Gymraeg Plasmawr.
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 2008âÂÂ09 season. Having finished as top scorer for the under-18 side during the 2009âÂÂ10 season, he was named as a first team substitute in several matches at the start of the following year.
On 24 September 2010, Jarvis joined Football League Two side Southend United on a one-month loan deal after impressing in a reserve match, making his professional debut as a substitute in place of Blair Sturrock during a 3âÂÂ1 win over Hereford United. He went on to make a total of seven appearances in all competitions before returning to Cardiff.
On 23 May 2011, Jarvis was offered his first professional contract by Cardiff City alongside Alex Evans and Ibrahim Farah. 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.
On 9 September, Jarvis joined Conference National neighbours Newport County initially on a month-long loan. He made his debut the following day against Mansfield Town which County lost 5âÂÂ0. Jarvis scored his first goal for Newport, against Barrow on 24 September. In January 2012 Jarvis rejoined Newport County on loan until the end of the 2011âÂÂ12 season. On 12 May 2012 he played for Newport in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium which Newport lost 2âÂÂ0 to York City.
On 20 November 2012, Jarvis joined Forest Green Rovers on loan until 5 January. He made his Forest Green debut on 8 December 2012, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw with Macclesfield Town.
On 31 January 2013, 21-year-old Jarvis joined Kidderminster Harriers from Championship Leaders Cardiff City until the end of the season., 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.
He signed for Brackley Town following his departure from Cardiff.
In December 2013, he joined Bath City on a non-contract deal.
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.
In June 2018, he joined National League South side Chippenham Town.
In June 2020 Jarvis joined Barry Town United.
In June 2022, Jarvis signed for newly promoted National League South Side Taunton Town.
In June 2024, Jarvis joined Cymru South side Newport City.
In November 2024, Jarvis joined Southern League Premier Division South side Tiverton Town, the first signing following the appointment of Rob Dray whom managed Jarvis at Taunton Town.
In March 2025, Jarvis left Tiverton Town following the departure of Rob Dray.
In July 2025, Jarvis returned to Cymru South side Newport City.
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. He was one of eight overseas based players who committed to represent the country in the summer of 2014. 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.