James Huntley

James Huntley
Personal information
Full name James Alan Huntley
Date of birth (2004-03-02) 2 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Ashington, Northumberland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 38
Youth career
–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Newcastle United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:58, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

James Alan Huntley (born 2 March 2004) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United.[1]

Early life

Born in Ashington, Northumberland,[2] Huntley attended school at Ashington Academy. He joined the academy of Newcastle United at eight years-old.[3]

Career

Huntley progressed through the Newcastle United academy and signed a first professional contract with the club in July 2022.[4] He scored the winning goal for the Newcastle Under-21s in the Hong Kong Citi Super Sevens in the 2022–23 season.[5] He was offered a new contract by Newcastle in June 2023.[6]

Huntley was called-up to train with the Newcastle first team squad for a UEFA Champions League match against French champions Paris Saint Germain in November 2023.[7] On 28 November 2023, he was named among the match day substitutes for the tie.[8]

References

  1. ^ "James Huntley". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  2. ^ "JAMES HUNTING FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CUP VICTORY". One Football. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ^ "EX STUDENTS SIGN FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED FC!". Ashington Academy. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 28 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. ^ "The Newcastle United prospects set to face Carlisle United". News & Star. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  6. ^ Ryder, Lee (14 June 2023). "Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures". Chronicle Live.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "PSG VS. NEWCASTLE". Soccerway. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.