Alex Murphy (footballer) explained

Alex Murphy
Fullname:Alex Murphy
Birth Place:Galway, Ireland
Height:183cm
Birth Date:25 June 2004
Position:Centre back, left-back
Currentclub:Newcastle United
Clubnumber:37
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Corrib Celtic
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Youthclubs2:Galway United
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Galway United
Caps1:31
Goals1:2
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2021–2023
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:23:37, 27 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:16:56, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Alex Murphy (born 25 June 2004) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Newcastle United. He is a youth international footballer for the Republic of Ireland. Primarily a centre-back, he can also play as a left-back.[1]

Career

Youth career and breakout season

From Annaghdown, his dad was a coach at his local club, Corrib Celtic, where Murphy would play until joining Galway United in 2019, debuting at U15 level. Murphy made his senior debut for Galway United in 2020, against Athlone Town at 16 years-old, as a left back.

Newcastle United

Murphy joined Newcastle United from Galway United in July 2022.[2] [3] [4]

During the 2022–23 season, Murphy trained with the Newcastle first-team squad.[5] He featured in first-team friendly matches, playing in a 5–0 win over Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal SFC in Riyadh in December 2022.[6] He also captained the Newcastle under-21 team, and played at both left-back and centre-back.[7]

After impressing during the 2023 - 24 pre-season, Murphy made his first senior start in a 2–0 victory over ACF Fiorentina, keeping a clean sheet and playing the full 90 minutes.[8] He made his league debut for Newcastle on 25 November 2023, appearing as a second half substitute in a 4-1 win in the Premier League against Chelsea.[9] In May 2024 Murphy signed a new long term contract with Newcastle.

International career

Murphy played as a youth international footballer for the Republic of Ireland, and has captained age-group teams.[10] [11] On 31 August 2023, Murphy received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification fixtures against Turkey U21 and San Marino U21 on 8 and 12 September 2023.[12] He made his debut for the U21 side on 7 June 2024, in a 3–2 win away to Croatia U21 in a friendly.[13] [14]

Style of play

Murphy is said to be comfortable in possession at centre back, with recovery speed.[15] He is able to play as a left back, as well as both right and left centre back.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex Murphy. 22 July 2023. Soccerway.
  2. Web site: Oluwole . Bankole . 15 July 2022 . Howay the lad: Galway teenager Alex Murphy makes dream move to Newcastle United . 22 July 2023 . Irish Times.
  3. Web site: Doggett . Eamon . 28 May 2022 . Alex Murphy Newcastle United: Signing's personal life and bursting Galway career start . 22 July 2023 . Galwaybeo.ie.
  4. Web site: McDonnell . Daniel . 13 April 2022 . Summer move to Newcastle on cards for 17-year-old Galway defender Alex Murphy . 22 July 2023 . Independent.ie.
  5. Web site: Newcastle United youngster called up to first-team training as Eddie Howe admits Magpies outcast is ‘very unlucky’. Shields Gazette. 22 July 2023. Molly. Burke. 15 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Independent.ie. 22 July 2023. Irish teen Alex makes most of Newcastle debut as Howe says Toon kids have a bright future. 9 December 2022. Aidan. Fitzmaurice.
  7. Web site: Newcastle defender who has taken 'tips' from 'top' team-mates hints at potential loan exit. Chronicle Live. 22 July 2023. Chris. Knight. 7 June 2023.
  8. Web site: 2023-08-05 . Newcastle United 2 ACF Fiorentina 0 . 2023-08-05 . Newcastle United Football Club . en.
  9. Web site: Soccerway. 25 November 2023. NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1. 25 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Meet Newcastle's first summer signing after 'mad' whirlwind transfer which 'came out of nowhere'. Chronicle Live. Chris. Knight. 22 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Lee. Ryder. 23 May 2022. Newcastle United confirm purchase of teenage defender Alex Murphy. Chronicle Live. 22 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Crawford names U21 squad for EURO qualifiers in Cork | Football Association of Ireland. www.fai.ie.
  13. https://www.fai.ie/latest/report-u21-croatia-u21-2-3-ireland-u21/
  14. Web site: ‘It’s what you dream of when you’re younger’ – Alex Murphy targets starting role at Newcastle. June 9, 2024. Irish Independent.
  15. Web site: The best talent coming through at Newcastle United as young stars try to catch the eye. Chronicle Live. 22 July 2023. 10 July 2023. Chris. Knight. Ed. Syers.

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