Michael Ndiweni
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Ndiweni | ||
| Date of birth | 2 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Blue Star | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2023 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Newcastle United | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Annan Athletic (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2024-2025 | Ashington | 20 | (2) |
| 2025- | Newcastle Blue Star | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:42, 28 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Michael Ndiweni (born 2 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ashington.[1]
Early life
[edit]From Throckley, he attended St Cuthberts High School.[2]
Career
[edit]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 continued 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]
At the end of the January transfer window in 2024, he signed on a six-month loan deal for Annan Athletic.[10] He scored his first goal in Scottish League One against Stirling Albion in February 2024.[11] He was released by Newcastle at the end of the 2023-24 season.[12]
Personal life
[edit]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.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Signing". X. Ashington AFC. 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Ndiweni earns contract extension at Newcastle United". NEWSDAY. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Newcastle United confirm signing of ex Tottenham Hotspur defender and eight new contracts". Shields Gazette. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Zim teen Michael Ndiweni extends contract with Newcastle United". Negandaradio. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (14 June 2023). "Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures". Chronicle Live.
- ^ "NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1". Soccerway. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Michael Ndiweni leaves Newcastle United to join new club". soccer24.co.zw. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Young Michael Ndiweni Excels In Scotland". Zim Eye. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Michael Ndiweni leaves Newcastle United on permanent transfer". Soccer24. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Zim youngster named in Newcastle United matchday squad to face Chelsea". Soccer24. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- 2003 births
- Living people
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- Black British sportsmen
- English men's footballers
- English people of Zimbabwean descent
- Footballers from Tyne and Wear
- Men's association football forwards
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- People educated at St. Cuthbert's School
- People from Throckley
- Premier League players
- Sportspeople from Newcastle upon Tyne (district)
- Sportspeople of Zimbabwean descent