Jonathan Alan Bateson (born 20 September 1989) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right back.
Born in Preston, Lancashire,[1] Bateson began his career in the youth team of Blackburn Rovers, signing on loan for Buxton in December 2008.
[2] After leaving Blackburn, Bateson signed for Bradford City, making his debut on 12 August 2009, in a 3–0 loss against Nottingham Forest, in the League Cup.
Bateson was released from his contract with Bradford City at the end of the 2009–10 season,[5] having made 21 league appearances for them.
[6] On 3 March 2011, Bateson joined Conference National side Altrincham on a month loan deal.