Sam Alabi
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adedamola Samuel Ireoluwajoba Alabi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 2009 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 85 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| 2023– | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Newcastle United | 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 | |||
Adedamola Samuel Ireoluwajoba Alabi (born 9 July 2009) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United.
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.[2]
Club career
As a youth player, Alabi joined the youth academy of Oldham Athletic. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Newcastle United ahead of the 2023–24 season.[3]
He appeared in a first team squad for the first time during the 2025–26 season, being named on the bench for their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group match against Marseille.[4]
Alabi signed his first professional contract with Newcastle on 9 July 2026.[5]
International career
Alabi is an England youth international and captained the England national under-17 football team.[6] 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.[2]
References
- ^ "2025/26 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Next Generation 2025: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ Sam Alabi at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Marseille / Newcastle United - Champions League - Orange Vélodrome, Marseille". Newcastle United. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Sam Alabi signs first professional contract with Newcastle United". Newcastle United FC. 9 July 2026.
- ^ "Newcastle United promote under the radar signing to first-team training as hidden gem shines". Evening Chronicle. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
External links
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.