Michael Ndiweni
Personal information
Full name Michael Ndiweni
Date of birth (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 55
Youth career
0000–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Newcastle United 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:58, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

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

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 conrinued 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]

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.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "M.Ndiweni". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  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. ↑ "Zim youngster named in Newcastle United matchday squad to face Chelsea". Soccer24. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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