Isaac Westendorf

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Isaac Westendorf
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-18) 18 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Germany
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Balzan
Number 9
Youth career
2022–2023 Newcastle
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
–2021 Barking
2023–2024 Larne 14 (0)
2023 → Ballymena United (loan) 15 (2)
2024– Balzan 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2024

Isaac Westendorf (born 18 February 2001) is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Maltese Premier League club Balzan.

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Career

Westendorf played for English side Barking. He was described as "a regular scorer for the East London side, all whilst dealing with the physical nature of non-league". [1] In 2022, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Newcastle. He was described as "a regular for the Magpies’ under-23 side and often trained with Eddie Howe's senior squad". [2] He suffered a thigh injury while playing for the club. [3] In 2023, he signed for Northern Irish side Larne. He helped the club win the league. After that, he was sent on loan to Northern Irish side Ballymena United. [4]

Style of play

Westendorf mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed and strength. [5]

Personal life

Westendorf was born in 2001 in Germany to Ghanaian parents, and move to England at 13. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Isaac Westendorf: The 'fast and powerful' striker Newcastle United have added to their ranks". newcastleworld.com.
  2. ↑ "Former Newcastle United prospect Isaac Westendorf hopes to bounce back after off-field problems". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  3. ↑ "Meet Newcastle's forgotten January signing keen to 'kick on' after taking advice from Callum Wilson". chroniclelive.co.uk.
  4. ↑ "Jim Ervin praises Isaac Westendorf for role in Ballymena United's first Premiership win of the season against Carrick Rangers". newsletter.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Newcastle have perfect Callum Wilson heir in Isaac Westendorf".
  6. ↑ "Newcastle United striker's classy parting message to club ahead of summer transfer". shieldsgazette.com.
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