Michael Ndiweni

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Michael Ndiweni
Personal information
Full name Michael Ndiweni
Date of birth (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Ashington
Number 55
Youth career
2016–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2024 Newcastle United 1 (0)
2024 → Annan Athletic (loan) 15 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:36, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

Michael Ndiweni (born 2 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ashington. [1]

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Early life

From Throckley, he attended St Cuthberts High School. [2]

Career

A boyhood Newcastle United fan, he joined the Newcastle academy in 2016. He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2022. [3] [4] He extended that contract in the summer of 2023. [5] [6] He made his first team debut on 25 November 2023, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 4-1 win in the Premier League against Chelsea. [7] He continued to train with the Newcastle first-team squad for the next fixture, a UEFA Champions League match against French champions Paris Saint Germain on 28 November 2023. [8] He was named among the match day substitutes for the tie. [9]

At the end of the January transfer window in 2024, he signed on a six-month loan deal for Annan Athletic. [10] He scored his first goal in Scottish League One against Stirling Albion in February 2024. [11] He was released by Newcastle at the end of the 2023-24 season. [12]

Personal life

Born in England, he has Zimbabwean heritage. His brother Ryan is also part of the academy at Newcastle. His father works as a football coach in Newcastle. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "New Signing". X. Ashington AFC. 19 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Ndiweni earns contract extension at Newcastle United". NEWSDAY. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Knight, Chris (9 December 2022). "Meet the exciting Newcastle striker who Eddie Howe rates and is keen to build on 'best season'". Newcastle Chronicle. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Newcastle United confirm signing of ex Tottenham Hotspur defender and eight new contracts". Shields Gazette. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Zim teen Michael Ndiweni extends contract with Newcastle United". Negandaradio. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Ryder, Lee (14 June 2023). "Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures". Chronicle Live.
  7. ↑ "NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1". Soccerway. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Scurr, Domonic (27 November 2023). "19 Newcastle United players train at PSG as young trio handed Champions League call-ups - photos". Shield Gazette. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "PSG VS. NEWCASTLE". Soccerway. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Michael Ndiweni leaves Newcastle United to join new club". soccer24.co.zw. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Young Michael Ndiweni Excels In Scotland". Zim Eye. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Michael Ndiweni leaves Newcastle United on permanent transfer". Soccer24. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Zim youngster named in Newcastle United matchday squad to face Chelsea". Soccer24. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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