Nathaniel Atkinson profile
- Club
- Melbourne City
- Position
- Right-Back
- Nationality
- Australia
- Date of birth
- 1999-06-13
- Birthplace
- Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 159 lbs
- Shirt number
- 13
About Nathaniel Atkinson
Nathaniel Caleb Atkinson (born 13 June 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Melbourne City and the Australia national team.
In January 2017, Atkinson was selected to train with the Australia U20 side.
In November 2019 he was one of four players suspended by the Australia U23 due to "unprofessional conduct".
Atkinson qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He was part of the Olyroos Olympic squad. The team beat Argentina in their first group match but were unable to win another match. They were therefore not in medal contention.
He was called up to the senior Australia squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on 24 and 29 March 2022.
Atkinson was named in Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November 2022.