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= Nathan Massey Draft: 2007-2011 =

Massey started his junior career at Wakefield-based Walton Warriors before being signed by Castleford Tigers at the age of 15. He rose through the Academy ranks, and made his first team début on 11 March 2007 in an 88–10 victory over Castleford Lock Lane in the Challenge Cup. He was named the Tigers Academy player of the year in 2007.

In the 2008 season, Massey spent time on loan at Featherstone in the Championship and at York in League 1 to gain first team experience. He impressed for the Knights, who expressed a desire to extend his stay at the club into the next season. He was given an upgraded full-time contract by Castleford in August 2008.

Massey spent time on loan at Gateshead Thunder alongside several Castleford teammates in 2009. In March 2010, he joined Keighley Cougars on a dual registration deal. Despite making an impressive debut, he suffered a severe shoulder injury against the Sheffield Eagles in his first game for the club, ending his season prematurely.

Massey began the 2011 season playing for the York City Knights in the Championship through their dual registration arrangement with Castleford. He had been linked with a loan move to Harlequins but the Tigers preferred he went to York, from whom he could be recalled each week if needed. In his second spell with the club, he was voted the Player of the Month for February, and scored his first competitive try on 13 March against Hunslet. In June, the Knights decided against renewing Massey's temporary deal to free up salary cap space and instead develop their own players; he scored 2 tries against Rochdale in the Challenge Cup on his return to Castleford. Injuries to teammates afforded Massey an extended run in the Tigers' first team, and he made 15 appearances.....

He played in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.

He played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.

On 17 July 2021, he played for Castleford in their 2021 Challenge Cup Final loss against St. Helens.

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