Alex Murphy
Newcastle United/D/
IrelandPlayer Info
Alex Murphy is a promising 21-year-old Irish defender currently on the books of Premier League giants Newcastle United, with a market value of €300,000 reflecting his high potential. Born on June 25, 2004, the left-back or centre-back has developed through Newcastle's academy system after joining from Galway United, showcasing the club's investment in young talent. Murphy is known for his composure on the ball, defensive awareness, and ability to contribute to attacks from the back. While first-team opportunities at a top-flight club are highly competitive, his inclusion in matchday squads and performances for the youth sides mark him as one for the future. For the Republic of Ireland, he is seen as a potential long-term defensive option, and his development at St. James' Park is being closely monitored by fans and national team coaches alike.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Newcastle U23
Newcastle UnitedSigned
2025/05/30
Bolton WanderersNewcastle U23Loan Ended
2025/01/19
Newcastle U23Bolton WanderersLoan
2024/06/30
Newcastle U23Newcastle UnitedSigned
2022/07/08
Galway UnitedNewcastle U23100000€
Transfer
2021/02/28
Galway United U19Galway UnitedSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Newcastle United
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
46
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0