Nicky Deverdics

Nicky Deverdics

Personal information
Full name	Nicholas Ferenc Deverdics[1]
Date of birth	(1987-11-24) 24 November 1987 (age 37)[2]
Place of birth	Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Blyth Spartans
Youth career
2004–2006	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006	Gateshead	15	(1)
2006–2007	Bedlington Terriers	12	(0)
2007–2008	Gretna	31	(3)
2008–2010	Barnet	51	(2)
2010–2011	Blyth Spartans	46	(2)
2011	BÍ/Bolungarvík	24	(4)
2012	Team Northumbria	4	(5)
2012	Alfreton Town	6	(0)
2013	Tvøroyrar Bóltfelag	26	(1)
2014	Tadcaster Albion	4	(0)
2014–2016	Dover Athletic	74	(18)
2016–2018	Hartlepool United	57	(3)
2017	→ Dover Athletic (loan)	5	(0)
2018–2019	Wrexham	24	(2)
2019–2021	Gateshead	39	(3)
2021–	Blyth Spartans	141	(19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:09, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

Nicholas Ferenc Deverdics (born 24 November 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Blyth Spartans as a midfielder.

Career

Early career

Deverdics began his career as a trainee with Newcastle United, but was released at the end of the 2005–06 season.

Upon his release he joined Gateshead, leaving to join Bedlington Terriers in December 2006.

Promotion with Gretna to the Scottish Premier League

In March 2007 Deverdics moved to Gretna.^[3] where the then Director of Club Development Mick Wadsworth said: "Nicky's got great ability and we have high hopes for him. I have watched him a lot and he was a player who really interested us, so we're delighted to have him on board."^[4] Deverdics made an immediate impact and played a key role in helping them to clinch promotion – playing six times and scoring once. Deverdics went on to make 26 appearances for Gretna in the Scottish Premier League. On 19 May 2008 Deverdics was one of 40 members of staff who were released by Gretna, after financial problems forced the club to disband.^[5]

Life in the Football League with Barnet

Deverdics joined Barnet in July 2008 and went on to make 51 appearances for the Bees – winning the 'Most Improved Player' award in his first season.^[6] Upon signing Deverdics, the then manager Paul Fairclough told BBC London 94.9: "He has played in the Scottish Premier. He's only 20 and has got a great left foot and has a big future."^[7] Deverdics played in a midfield alongside the likes of Yannick Bolasie, Albert Adomah and Micah Hyde.

Becoming a Spartan

On the eve of the 2010–2011 season it was announced that Deverdics had signed for Conference North side Blyth Spartans.^[8] He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 2–0 defeat to Solihull Moors^[9] on 14 August 2010.

He scored his first goal for the Spartans on 11 September 2010 in their 3–0 home win over Worcester City.^[10]

Breaking The Ice: BÍ/Bolungarvík

Deverdics joined Icelandic team BÍ/Bolungarvík on 11 May 2011. During a 3–2 win against Thróttur Reykjavík, Deverdics scored two direct free kicks with manager Gudjón Þórdarson concluding: "Clearly he tied his laces right because they were fine goals."^[11]

Alfreton Town

Deverdics signed for Alfreton Town in February 2012. He left the club in May 2012 after his non-contract terms expired.^[12]

TB Tvøroyri

Deverdics signed for Faroese top-flight club TB Tvøroyri in March 2013. He left the club at the end of the 2013 season as TB were relegated.^[13]

Tadcaster Albion

Deverdics signed for Northern Counties East League club Tadcaster Albion in February 2014. He made his debut on 26 February in the NCEL League Cup at Eccleshill United.

Dover Athletic

Deverdics signed for Conference Premier club Dover Athletic in July 2014.^[14]

Hartlepool United

On 6 June 2016 it was announced that Deverdics had signed for Hartlepool United on a free transfer.^[15] Deverdics scored his first goal for Hartlepool in an FA Cup tie against Stamford on 6 November 2016.^[16]

Wrexham

On 31 January 2018, Deverdics signed an 18-month contract with National League side Wrexham.^[17] Deverdics scored his first goal for Wrexham in the Cross-border derby against Chester on 11 March 2018, the 2nd goal in a 2–0 win.^[18] He was released by the club on 8 May 2019.^[19]

Gateshead

On 5 August 2019, Deverdics re-joined for Gateshead.^[20]

Blyth Spartans

On 9 July 2021, Deverdics re-signed for National League North side Blyth Spartans.^[21] On 25 May 2024 Deverdics renewed his contract with Spartans ahead of the 2024-25 Northern Premier League season, having captained the team the season prior which ended with relegation from the National League North.^[22]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 November 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition^[23]

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Gateshead	2006–07	Northern Premier League Premier Division	15	1	1	0	–		6	0	22	1
Bedlington Terriers	2006–07	Northern Football League Division One	12	0	0	0	–		0	0	12	0
Gretna	2006–07	Scottish First Division	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
	2007–08	Scottish Premier League	25	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	28	2
	Total		31	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	34	3
Barnet	2008–09	League Two	29	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	31	1
	2009–10		16	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	19	1
	Total		45	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	50	2
Blyth Spartans	2010–11	Conference North	36	3	0	0	–		5	0	41	3
BÍ/Bolungarvík	2011	1. deild karla	20	2	4	2	0	0	0	0	24	4
Team Northumbria	2011–12	Northern Football League Division Two	4	5	0	0	–		0	0	4	5
Alfreton Town	2011–12	Football Conference	6	0	0	0	–		0	0	6	0
Tvøroyrar Bóltfelag	2013	Effodeildin	26	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	27	1
Tadcaster Albion	2013–14	Northern Counties East Football League	4	0	0	0	–		0	0	4	0
Dover Athletic	2014–15	Football Conference	43	7	5	1	–		6	2	54	10
	2015–16	National League	47	14	2	0	–		5	2	54	16
	Total		90	21	7	1	–		11	4	108	26
Hartlepool United	2016–17	League Two	28	1	2	1	1	0	2	0	33	2
	2017–18	National League	29	2	2	1	–		1	0	32	3
	Total		57	3	4	2	1	0	3	0	65	5
Dover Athletic (loan)	2016–17	National League	5	0	0	0	–		0	0	5	0
Wrexham	2017–18	National League	12	1	0	0	–		0	0	12	1
	2018–19	National League	12	1	2	0	–		1	0	15	1
	Total		24	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	27	2
Gateshead	2019–20	National League North	28	3	4	0	–		0	0	32	3
	2020–21	National League North	11	0	1	0	–		1	0	13	0
	Total		39	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	45	3
Blyth Spartans	2021–22	National League North	40	0	3	0	–		2	0	45	0
	2022–23	National League North	42	7	4	0	–		2	0	48	7
	2023–24	National League North	44	11	2	0	–		2	1	48	11
	2024–25	Northern Premier League Premier Division	15	1	3	0	–		1	0	19	1
	Total		141	19	12	0	0	0	7	1	160	20
Total			545	65	43	5	2	0	34	5	634	75

References

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14. "NUFC.com". nufc.com.
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17. Carl Hogan (31 January 2018). "Nicky Deverdics Signs on Deadline Day". Wrexham A.F.C. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
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21. Jordan Cronin (9 July 2021). "Nicky Deverdics joins Spartans". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
22. Rayson, Matty (25 May 2024). "Deverdics signs a new contract with Spartans". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
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External links

• Nicky Deverdics at Soccerbase
• Nicky's Blyth Spartans A.F.C. profile