Michael Ndiweni Explained
| Michael Ndiweni |
| Fullname: | Michael Ndiweni |
| Birth Place: | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Birth Date: | 2 December 2003 |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | Ashington |
| Clubnumber: | 55 |
| Youthyears1: | 2016–2023 |
| Youthclubs1: | Newcastle United |
| Years1: | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs1: | Newcastle United |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2024 |
| Clubs2: | → Annan Athletic (loan) |
| Caps2: | 15 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Club-Update: | 11:36, 10 May 2024 (UTC) |
Michael Ndiweni (born 2 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ashington.[1]
Early life
From Throckley, he attended St Cuthberts High School.[2]
Career
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]
Personal life
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.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: https://x.com/Ashington_FC/status/1825548040624615540?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet . X.
- Web site: Ndiweni earns contract extension at Newcastle United. NEWSDAY. 18 June 2023. 25 November 2023.
- Web site: Meet the exciting Newcastle striker who Eddie Howe rates and is keen to build on 'best season'. Newcastle Chronicle. 25 November 2023. Chris. Knight. 9 December 2022.
- Web site: 4 July 2022. Shields Gazette. Newcastle United confirm signing of ex Tottenham Hotspur defender and eight new contracts. 28 November 2023.
- Web site: Zim teen Michael Ndiweni extends contract with Newcastle United. Negandaradio. 25 November 2023. 15 June 2023.
- Web site: Newcastle United retained list released as eight players leave in first summer departures. Chronicle Live. 14 June 2023. Lee. Ryder.
- Web site: Soccerway. 25 November 2023. NEWCASTLE VS. CHELSEA 4-1. 25 November 2023.
- 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.
- Web site: Soccerway. 28 November 2023. PSG VS. NEWCASTLE. 28 November 2023.
- Web site: Zim youngster named in Newcastle United matchday squad to face Chelsea. Soccer24. 25 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
