Nathan Paull

Nathan Paull (born 21 August 2003) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Central Coast Mariners.

Career
Paull grew up in Heathcote, New South Wales and came through the pathways at Wollongong Wolves FC, before being spotted by Sydney FC's academy to join their youth set up as a 17 year old in 2020. Ahead of the 2023 NPL season, Paull was promoted into Sydney FC's NPL first grade team.

Central Coast Mariners
Having made 19 appearances in the NPL for Sydney FC's youth team, including scoring three goals and winning the Defender of the Month award in April, Paull was scouted and signed by the Central Coast Mariners on a scholarship deal in June 2023. Paull made his senior debut for the Mariners in the 2023 Australia Cup round of 32 tie against former club Sydney FC, in his hometown of Wollongong.

Paull made his A-League debut in the first round of the 2023-24 season and was upgraded to a full A-League contract on 25 October 2023, having played every minute of the Mariners season to that point of the season across the A-League, Australia Cup and AFC Cup.

Paull was part of the Mariners' 2023–24 Premiership, 2023–24 Championship and 2023–24 AFC Cup winning season, his first season in professional football.

Honours
Central Coast Mariners
 * A-League Men Premiership: 2023–24
 * A-League Men Championship: 2023–24
 * AFC Cup: 2023–24