Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 December 1997 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Linfield | ||
Youth career | |||
–2018 | Newcastle | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Víkingur Ólafsvík | 60 | (0) |
2021– | Linfield | 42 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 October 2023 |
Michael Newberry (born 30 December 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Linfield.[1][2]
Newberry grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[3]
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]
In 2018, Newberry signed for Icelandic side Víkingur Ólafsvík, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[6]
Newberry represented Northern Ireland internationally at youth level.[7]
Newberry can operate as a center-back or full-back.[8]