Alex Murphy (footballer)

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Alex Murphy
Personal information
Full name Alex Murphy
Date of birth (2004-06-25) 25 June 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Galway, Ireland
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back, left-back
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 54
Youth career
0000–2019 Corrib Celtic
2019–2021 Galway United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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 footballer who plays as a defender for Newcastle United. He is a youth international footballer for the Republic of Ireland. Primarily a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back. [1]

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Career

Youth career and breakout season

From Annaghdown, his dad was a coach at his local club, Corrib Celtic, where Murphy would play until joining Galway United in 2019, debuting at U15 level. Murphy made his senior debut for Galway United in 2020, against Athlone Town at 16 years-old, as a left back.

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]

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  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 1 2 "Newcastle United 2 ACF Fiorentina 0". Newcastle United Football Club. 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  9. ↑ "NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1". Soccerway. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Knight, Chris. "Meet Newcastle's first summer signing after 'mad' whirlwind transfer which 'came out of nowhere'". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  11. ↑ Ryder, Lee (23 May 2022). "Newcastle United confirm purchase of teenage defender Alex Murphy". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Crawford names U21 squad for EURO qualifiers in Cork | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
  13. ↑ 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.
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