Isaac Westendorf

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Isaac Westendorf
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-18) 18 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Germany
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Oxford
Number 9
Youth career
2022–2023 Newcastle
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
–2021 Barking
2023–2024 Larne 14 (0)
2023–2024Ballymena United (loan) 15 (2)
2024–2025 Balzan 23 (1)
2025– Oxford 3
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 June 2025

Isaac Westendorf (born 18 February 2001) is a German footballer who plays as a striker for National League North club Oxford.

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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]

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.