Michael Newberry (footballer)

Michael Newberry (born 30 December 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Cliftonville. He has represented Northern Ireland internationally at youth level. Newberry began his career at Newcastle United, before spells in Iceland and with Linfield.[1][2]

Michael Newberry
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-12-30) 30 December 1997
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Cliftonville
Youth career
0000–2018 Newcastle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Víkingur Ólafsvík 60 (0)
2021–2024 Linfield 54 (3)
2024- Cliftonville 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 May 2024

Early life

Newberry grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[3]

Youth career

Newberry joined the youth academy of English side Newcastle at the age of eleven.[4] He was regarded as a prospect while playing for the club.[5]

Senior club career

In 2018, Newberry signed for Icelandic side Víkingur Ólafsvík, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]

International career

Newberry represented Northern Ireland internationally at youth level.[7]

Style of play

Newberry can operate as a center-back or full-back.[8]

References
  1. "Getting to play for someone like Healy was key factor in agreeing to join Linfield, claims Newberry". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  2. "Michael Newberry was happy to make impact". belfasttelegraph.co.u.
  3. "Michael Newberry on his Geordie roots, 'horrendous' Icelandic winters and trying to decipher Conor Pepper's accent on Call of Duty". belfastlive.co.uk.
  4. "Michael Newberry: It's all about the three points in senior football".
  5. "Newberry traded Newcastle United for a new 'lease of life' in Iceland". chroniclelive.co.uk.
  6. "Michael Newberry targets international call-up after joining Linfield". chroniclelive.co.uk.
  7. "Who is Michael Newberry?". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  8. "Five youngsters to look out for". chroniclelive.co.uk.
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