Michael Newberry (born 30 December 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Linfield.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Linfield | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Newcastle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Víkingur Ólafsvík | 60 | (0) |
| 2021– | Linfield | 42 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 October 2023 | |||
Early life edit
Newberry grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[3]
Youth career edit
Newberry joined the youth academy of English side Newcastle at the age of eleven.[4] He was regarded as a prospect while playing for the club.[5]
Senior club career edit
In 2018, Newberry signed for Icelandic side Víkingur Ólafsvík, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
International career edit
Newberry represented Northern Ireland internationally at youth level.[7]
Style of play edit
Newberry can operate as a center-back or full-back.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Getting to play for someone like Healy was key factor in agreeing to join Linfield, claims Newberry". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Michael Newberry was happy to make impact". belfasttelegraph.co.u.
- ^ "Michael Newberry on his Geordie roots, 'horrendous' Icelandic winters and trying to decipher Conor Pepper's accent on Call of Duty". belfastlive.co.uk.
- ^ "Michael Newberry: It's all about the three points in senior football".
- ^ "Newberry traded Newcastle United for a new 'lease of life' in Iceland". chroniclelive.co.uk.
- ^ "Michael Newberry targets international call-up after joining Linfield". chroniclelive.co.uk.
- ^ "Who is Michael Newberry?". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Five youngsters to look out for". chroniclelive.co.uk.
External links edit
- Michael Newberry at Soccerway