Nathan Tella
Attacker #23
Age 26 years
Nationality England
Market Value €15M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella is a exceptional GOLD TRAY for Bayer Leverkusen. Evidence: 40% Assist Frequency.
Also shows: above average ARCHITECT (1.97 Key Passes/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (73/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Compact Build.
Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 6%
Weight 16%
Experience 67%
vs Bundesliga
Height 5%
Weight 13%
Experience 55%
Traits
DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 62
Shooting 26
Defense 38
Workrate 61
Passing 73
Key Strength 73 Passing
Area to Watch 26 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1. FC Heidenheim 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen | 38' | 7.2 | - | - | 100 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Bayern München | 13' | 6.9 | - | - | 100 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen | 7' | - | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 VfB Stuttgart | 45' | 7.2 | - | - | 81 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Girona 1-0 Osasuna | 45' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen | 77' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 99 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 1. FC Köln | 29' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle | 19' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | FC Augsburg 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen | 29' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund | 8' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen | 10' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen | 10' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt | 83' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Werder Bremen 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen | 87' | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 92 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 1899 Hoffenheim | 84' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg | 60 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen | 77 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | 64 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen | 76 |
| May 02, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig | 75 |
| May 09, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen | 76 |
| May 16, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen vs Hamburger SV | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €23.0M (Q4'23)
€23.0M €11.5M €0
Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25
Nathan Tella is Bayer Leverkusen’s bronze Creator, providing a versatile hybrid profile that blends creative vision with a high motor. A decorated champion with eight career trophies, including the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double, the 25-year-old has established himself as a reliable tactical asset since arriving from Southampton building his body of work in Germany.
This season, Tella is maintaining a consistent level as his reliability band is currently emerging within the squad rotation. With 10 appearances and 458 minutes on the pitch, he has proven his value as a GOLD TRAY specialist, boasting a significant assist frequency. His playmaking is backed by a Passing dimension of 76, reflecting his ability to find teammates in tight spaces under pressure. Having earned the ARCHITECT badge, he consistently looks to break defensive lines. While his recent form of 48 suggests he is searching for his peak rhythm, his underlying style rating of 76 confirms that his technical foundation remains elite for this level.
Despite a slight dip in market value to €15M, the Nigerian international remains a high-value asset in Leverkusen's deep squad. In the heat of a grueling title race, his ability to inject Intensity into the final third ensures he remains a vital component of Xabi Alonso’s tactical plans.