Alex Murphy (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alex Murphy | ||
Date of birth | 25 June 2004 | ||
Place of birth | Galway, Ireland | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) |
left-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
Number | 54 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2019 | Corrib Celtic | ||
2019–2021 | Galway United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2022 | Galway United | 31 | (2) |
2022– | Newcastle United | 2 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2021 |
Republic of Ireland U18 | 4 | (1) |
2021–2023 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 9 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:59, 21 August 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:59, 21 August 2023 |
Alex Murphy (born 25 June 2004) is an Irish
Career
Youth career and breakout season
From
Newcastle United
Murphy joined Newcastle United from Galway United in July 2022.[2][3][4]
During the 2022–23 season, Murphy trained with the Newcastle first-team squad.[5] He featured in first-team friendly matches, playing in a 5–0 win over Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal SFC in Riyadh in December 2022.[6] He also captained the Newcastle under-21 team, and played at both left-back and centre-back.[7]
After impressing during the 2023–24 pre-season, Murphy made his first senior start in a 2–0 victory over ACF Fiorentina, keeping a clean sheet and playing the full 90 minutes.[8] He made his league debut for Newcastle on 25 November 2023, appearing as a second half substitute in a 4-1 win in the Premier League against Chelsea.[9]
International career
Murphy played as a youth international footballer for the Republic of Ireland, and has captained age-group teams.[10][11] On 31 August 2023, Murphy received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification fixtures against Turkey U21 and San Marino U21 on 8 and 12 September 2023.[12]
Style of play
Murphy is said to be comfortable in possession at centre back, with recovery speed.[13] He is able to play as a left back, as well as both right and left centre back.[8]
References
- ^ "Alex Murphy". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Oluwole, Bankole (15 July 2022). "Howay the lad: Galway teenager Alex Murphy makes dream move to Newcastle United". Irish Times. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Doggett, Eamon (28 May 2022). "Alex Murphy Newcastle United: Signing's personal life and bursting Galway career start". Galwaybeo.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (13 April 2022). "Summer move to Newcastle on cards for 17-year-old Galway defender Alex Murphy". Independent.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Burke, Molly (15 March 2023). "Newcastle United youngster called up to first-team training as Eddie Howe admits Magpies outcast is 'very unlucky'". Shields Gazette. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Aidan (9 December 2022). "Irish teen Alex makes most of Newcastle debut as Howe says Toon kids have a bright future". Independent.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Knight, Chris (7 June 2023). "Newcastle defender who has taken 'tips' from 'top' team-mates hints at potential loan exit". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Newcastle United 2 ACF Fiorentina 0". Newcastle United Football Club. 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ "NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1". Soccerway. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Knight, Chris. "Meet Newcastle's first summer signing after 'mad' whirlwind transfer which 'came out of nowhere'". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (23 May 2022). "Newcastle United confirm purchase of teenage defender Alex Murphy". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Crawford names U21 squad for EURO qualifiers in Cork | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
- ^ Knight, Chris; Syers, Ed (10 July 2023). "The best talent coming through at Newcastle United as young stars try to catch the eye". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.