Daniel James Preston (born 6 August 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Alfreton Town in the National League North.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel James Preston[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2000-08-06) 6 August 2000 (age 22) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Alfreton Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2019 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Alfreton Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2021– | Alfreton Town | 27 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 June 2022 | |||
Preston joined the Nottingham Forest academy in 2016.[3] During the 2018–19 season, Preston trained with the first team under Aitor Karanka.[4]
On 5 December 2019, Preston moved on loan to National League North side Alfreton Town.[5] Preston made 8 appearances for Alfreton during his spell at the club.[6]
On 3 September 2020, Preston made his second loan spell, joining EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on a season-long loan.[7][8] He made his debut on 5 September 2020, starting in an EFL Cup match against Morecambe.[9]
On 1 February 2021, Preston was recalled from his loan spell at Grimsby, having made 29 appearances.[10]
At the end of the season, Preston was released by Forest. He spent time on trial with Forest Green Rovers in September 2021.[11][12]
On 30 October 2021, Preston signed with National League North side Alfreton Town.[13]
Alfreton Town F.C. – current squad | |
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