James Alan Huntley (born 2 March 2004) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Alan Huntley | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 2004 | ||
| 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) | |||
Early life
editBorn in Ashington, Northumberland,[2] Huntley attended school at Ashington Academy. He joined the academy of Newcastle United at eight years-old.[3]
Career
editHuntley 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
edit- ^ "James Huntley". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "JAMES HUNTING FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CUP VICTORY". One Football. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "EX STUDENTS SIGN FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED FC!". Ashington Academy. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Newcastle United confirm signing of ex Tottenham Hotspur defender and eight new contracts". Shields Gazette. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "The Newcastle United prospects set to face Carlisle United". News & Star. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (14 June 2023). "Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures". Chronicle Live.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PSG VS. NEWCASTLE". Soccerway. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.