James Huntley Explained

James Huntley
Fullname:James Alan Huntley
Birth Place:Ashington, Northumberland
Birth Date:2 March 2004
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Newcastle United
Clubnumber:58
Youthyears1:–2023
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Years1:2023-
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Club-Update:16:58, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

James Alan Huntley (born 2 March 2004) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United.[1]

Early life

Born in Ashington, Northumberland,[2] Huntley attended school at Ashington Academy. He joined the academy of Newcastle United at eight years-old.[3]

Career

Huntley progressed through the Newcastle United academy and signed a first professional contract with the club in July 2022.[4] He scored the winning goal for the Newcastle Under-21s in the Hong Kong Citi Super Sevens in the 2022-23 season.[5] He was offered a new contract by Newcastle in June 2023.[6]

Huntley was called-up to train with the Newcastle first team squad for a UEFA Champions League match against French champions Paris Saint Germain in November 2023.[7] On 28 November 2023, he was named among the match day substitutes for the tie.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Huntley. 28 November 2023. Soccerway.
  2. Web site: JAMES HUNTING FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CUP VICTORY. One Football. 10 November 2023. 28 November 2023.
  3. Web site: EX STUDENTS SIGN FOR NEWCASTLE UNITED FC!. Ashington Academy. 28 November 2023. 6 July 2022.
  4. Web site: 4 July 2022. Shields Gazette. Newcastle United confirm signing of ex Tottenham Hotspur defender and eight new contracts. 28 November 2023.
  5. Web site: The Newcastle United prospects set to face Carlisle United. 22 July 2023. News & Star. 28 November 2023.
  6. Web site: Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures. Chronicle Live. 14 June 2023. Lee. Ryder.
  7. Web site: 19 Newcastle United players train at PSG as young trio handed Champions League call-ups - photos. Shield Gazette. 28 November 2023. 27 November 2023. Domonic. Scurr.
  8. Web site: Soccerway. 28 November 2023. PSG VS. NEWCASTLE. 28 November 2023.