Nyal Aston Nathanial Bell (born 18 January 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Hyde United.
Playing career Rochdale A Rochdale youth graduate, Bell made his first team debut on 20 September 2014, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 home win against Coventry City.Rochdale 1–0 Coventry; BBC Sport, 20 September 2014 On 23 October he was included in LFE's XI for October, due to his good performances with the Academy.Nyal Bell Named In LFE XI; Rochdale XI, 23 October 2014
Droylsden Nyal spent 1 month on loan at semi-pro club Droylsden after an unsuccessful second season spell at Rochdale.
Chester (loan) Bell joined Chester on loan for initially a month.
Gateshead On 15 June 2016, Bell joined Gateshead following his release by Rochdale.
Altrincham Bell joined Altrincham on a one-month loan on 19 August. He made his debut the following day in a 0–2 defeat to Gainsborough Trinity.
Stockport County In June 2018, Bell joined hometown team, Stockport County from Gateshead. Bell was a regular member of the Stockport starting eleven in their championship winning 2018/19 season, scoring 9 goals in 35 league appearances. Despite a slow start to the season Bell's performances quickly improved, toward the end of the season he became manager Jim Gannon's first choice striker over teammate Frank Mulhern.
In September 2018, Bell scored a goal against Leamington and celebrated in the corner with a man dressed as a bride. The moment was captured the following week in a match program entitled 'Ding Dong Bell'
FC Halifax Town (loan) On 23 November 2020, Bell joined Halifax Town on a short-term loan deal. On 4 January 2021, Bell was recalled by his parent club Stockport County after scoring three goals from seven league games for Halifax Town.
Altrincham (second spell on loan) On 16 March 2021, Bell returned to Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.
Kidderminster Harriers On 28 June 2021, Bell agreed to join National League North side Kidderminster Harriers following his release from Stockport. Following the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, he was released by the club.
Tamworth (loan) On 24 December 2021, Bell signed on loan for Southern League Premier Central side Tamworth on a deal running until 6 February 2022.
Southport On 2 July 2022, Bell signed for Southport. Upon the expiry of his contract, he was released at the end of the season after an injury prevented him ever making an appearance for the club.
Hyde United On 30 September 2023 Bell signed for Hyde United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRochdale2014–15League One30000000302014–160000000000Rochdale total3000000030Droylsden (loan)2015–16Appearances and goals for Droylsden are taken from:NPL Division One North4000001Appearance in Manchester Premier Cup050Chester (loan)2015–16National League3000000030Gateshead2016–17National League9210002Appearances in FA Trophy01222017–180000000000Gateshead total92100020122Altrincham (loan)2016–17National League North3000000030Chester (loan)2017–18National League North1000000010Career total232100030272
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