Sam Alabi

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Sam Alabi
Personal information
Date of birth (2009-07-09) 9 July 2009 (age 16)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Newcastle United FC
Number 85
Youth career
–2023 Oldham Athletic FC
2023– Newcastle United FC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025– Newcastle United FC 0 (0)
International career
2024–2025 England U16 11 (0)
2025– England U17 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 November 2025

Sam Alabi (born 9 July 2009) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United FC.

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Early life

Alabi was born on 9 July 2009 in Manchester, England. A native of the city, he is of Nigerian descent through his parents. [1]

Club career

As a youth player, Alabi joined the youth academy of Oldham Athletic FC. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Newcastle United FC ahead of the 2023–24 season. [2]

International career

Alabi is an England youth international and captained the England national under-17 football team. [3] During October and November 2025, he played for the England national under-17 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Alabi plays as a midfielder. Left-footed, he is known for his dribbling and passing ability. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  2. Sam Alabi at WorldFootball.net
  3. "Newcastle United promote under the radar signing to first-team training as hidden gem shines". Evening Chronicle. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.