Alex Newby Explained

Alex Newby
Fullname:Alexander Lewis Newby[1]
Birth Date:21 November 1995
Birth Place:Barrow-in-Furness, England
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)[2]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Altrincham
Clubnumber:30
Youthclubs1:Bolton Wanderers
Youthclubs2:Barrow
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Barrow
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Kendal Town (loan)
Years3:2016–2018
Clubs3:Clitheroe
Years4:2018–2020
Clubs4:Chorley
Caps4:88
Goals4:21
Years5:2020–2022
Clubs5:Rochdale
Caps5:74
Goals5:12
Years6:2022–2024
Clubs6:Colchester United
Caps6:34
Goals6:3
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Altrincham (loan)
Caps7:18
Goals7:7
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Altrincham
Caps8:17
Goals8:5
Club-Update:17:43, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Alexander Lewis Newby (born 21 November 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Altrincham as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Barrow-in-Furness, Newby began his career with Bolton Wanderers,[3] and played non-league football for Barrow, Kendal Town and Clitheroe,[2] [4] before signing for Chorley in February 2018.[4] [5] [6]

He moved to Rochdale in August 2020, signing a two-year contract.[7] [8] On 8 September 2020 he scored his first goal for Rochdale in an EFL Trophy tie against Morecambe.[9] In June 2022 it was announced that he would sign for Colchester United on 1 July 2022, on a free transfer.[10]

On 21 September 2023 Newby signed for Altrincham on loan until January.[11] [12] On 30 January 2024, he joined the club on a permanent deal.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochdale2020–21League One386102021437
2021–22League Two36610101396
Total74122030318213
Colchester United2022–23League Two323001030363
2023–24League Two2000001030
Total343001040393
Altrincham (loan)2023–24National League1871010207
Career total1362230408114123

Personal life

His twin brother Elliot is also a footballer.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Rochdale . 18 September 2020 . English Football League . 59.
  2. Web site: England - A. Newby - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  3. Web site: Alex Newby Profile | Aylesbury United FC. www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
  4. Web site: StackPath. www.thenationalleague.org.uk.
  5. Web site: New boy Newby's Magpies challenge. www.lep.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Newby exit has hit Blues harder than expected. www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Newby makes Rochdale move after Chorley exit | Non League Daily. Non League Daily.
  8. News: Alex Newby: Rochdale sign Chorley midfielder on two-year deal. BBC Sport . 3 August 2020.
  9. Web site: MORECAMBE 1-2 ROCHDALE . morecambefc.com . 8 September 2020 . 9 September 2020.
  10. News: Colchester sign Hornby and Newby. BBC Sport .
  11. Web site: Newby Heads Out On Loan. www.cu-fc.com.
  12. Web site: Alex Newby departs Colchester United on loan for National League club. 21 September 2023. Gazette.
  13. Web site: Alex Newby is a permanent Robin. altrinchamfc.com. 30 January 2024. 30 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Newby Leaves Bucks To Link Up With His Brother - The Vanarama National League. www.thenationalleague.org.uk.