Alex Murphy

Alex Murphy of Newcastle United was born in Annaghdown, Rep. Ireland on 25 June 2006 (age 19).

Alex Murphy, born on 25 June 2006 (age 19), is a Republic of Ireland central defender whose senior career has been shaped almost entirely at Newcastle United. Listed in the first-team squad with number 37, he has had to take his chances in small portions rather than settle into regular football.

His busiest league season so far came in 2023-24, when he made two league appearances for Newcastle. By 2025-26 he had added another league outing, along with appearances in the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League, taking him to five senior appearances in all competitions for the club, without a goal.

Murphy remains a young defender at Newcastle with limited senior exposure to date. His career is still at the early stage: three league appearances across two seasons, five in all competitions, and most of his football story still to be written.

📈 Key stats and insights

Alex Murphy has one Premier League appearance for Newcastle United this season

Alex Murphy has made five appearances across the listed 2025–2026 competitions

Alex Murphy has zero Premier League starts from one appearance this season

Alex Murphy has yet to score in the listed 2025–2026 competitions

Alex Murphy has played for three clubs – Galway United, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers

Last updated 22 May 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Alex Murphy

CD

1.88m (6ft 2in)
Height: 37
Squad Number: 76kg (11st 13lb)
Weight: 25 June 2006 (age 19)
Date of Birth: Annaghdown
Birthplace: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Country of Birth: Newcastle United
Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Newcastle United
Premier League 2025 - 2026
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: 36
Utilisation: 3%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Newcastle United
FA Cup 2025 - 2026
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 33%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Newcastle United
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: -
Substitute: 2
Unused: 3
Utilisation: 40%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Newcastle United
Champions League 2025 - 2026
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: 11
Utilisation: 8%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Alex Murphy has been on the fringe of Newcastle United's Premier League squad in 2025–2026, with one substitute appearance, zero starts and no goals. The wider cup picture is slightly fuller – one FA Cup appearance, two League Cup appearances and one in the Champions League – suggesting he is being used mainly as depth rather than as a regular league option.

📋 Career stats

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 1
Goals: -

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 2
Goals: -

Alex Murphy's career path is still at the development stage. He has been attached to three clubs – Galway United, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers – with the move from Ireland to Newcastle the clear step up in level. The available career record shows limited league exposure, so the profile is more about potential and squad integration than established senior output.

💰 Transfers

Team: Newcastle United
1 June 2025
From: Bolton Wanderers
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Bolton Wanderers
20 January 2025
From: Newcastle United
Type: Loan

Team: Newcastle United
9 July 2022
From: Galway United
Type: Undisclosed

Murphy's transfer history points to a development-led route. Newcastle signed him from Galway United for an undisclosed fee in 2022, then sent him to Bolton Wanderers on loan in January 2025 before his return in June 2025. There is no evidence of a major fee move since the Newcastle switch, with the loan looking like a minutes-and-experience decision.

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