Newcastle · 27 Jul
Aladji Bamba completes move to Newcastle
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29.9
Squad season
top-XI average · this season
67.1
Squad rating
mean squad Rating · 22/23 rated
Club profile
LeaguePremier League
League position12th of 20
Squad size23
Average age24.3
CountryEngland
Team scout report
Mid-table12th of 20 · Premier League
Newcastle sit 12th of 20 in the Premier League, in mid-table. Their starting XI is averaging a Season rating of 29.9 this campaign, built on a squad-talent Rating of 67.1 across the wider group. Recent form reads LDWD.
Year-on-year, the XI's form is up 12.3% on last season (Season 26.6 → 29.9), while squad talent has held (Rating 68 → 68). Of the 22 players with a season to compare, 4 improved their individual Season rating on a year ago.
E. Jaouen is the form pick (Season 68), while M. Fernandez-Pardo carries the highest ceiling (Rating 89). In the market, the headline arrival is S. Tonali (€ 70M), and E. Jaouen is the most valuable asset at 101.2.
29.9
12.3%
Squad season
67.1
±0%
Squad rating
12thof 20
League finish
LDWD
Last 5
Top performer
E. Jaouen
Season 68
Highest potential
M. Fernandez-Pardo
Rating 89
Marquee signing
S. Tonali
€ 70M
Top asset
E. Jaouen
Value 101.2
Squad analysis
Balance by position
Average Season & Rating per unit.
Goalkeepers
4356
Defence
2667
Midfield
2065
Attack
4085
Season (form)Rating (potential)
Goals & assists
Squad · 23
| Nat. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N. PopeGoalkeeper | England | 34 | 12.6 | — | — | 1560.9% | 2830.5% |
| 21 | L. HorníčekNewGoalkeeper earlier at SC Braga · 1260 min, 0g | Czechia | 24 | 85.2 | 4 | — | 4813.9% | 690.9% |
| 24 | E. JaouenNewGoalkeeper | France | 20 | 101.2 | — | — | 68345.1% | 7113.8% |
| 2 | T. LivramentoFull-back | England | 23 | 79.4 | 2 | — | 12±0% | 76±0% |
| 3 | L. HallFull-back | England | 22 | 88.1 | 5 | — | 30±0% | 851.8% |
| 4 | S. BotmanCentre-back | Netherlands | 26 | 75.1 | 5 | — | 23±0% | 71±0% |
| 5 | F. SchärCentre-back | Switzerland | 34 | 3.8 | 1 | — | 16±0% | 18±0% |
| 12 | M. ThiawCentre-back | Germany | 25 | 82 | 5 | — | 36±0% | 87±0% |
| 37 | A. DedićNewFull-back earlier at Benfica · 1164 min, 0g | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24 | 88.6 | 6 | — | 38±0% | 65±0% |
| 6 | Nico GonzálezNewCentral midfielder earlier at Manchester City · 410 min, 0g | Spain | 24 | 81.4 | 4 | — | 23±0% | 81±0% |
| 8 | A. BambaNewDefensive midfielder earlier at Monaco · 156 min, 0g | France | 20 | 71 | 2 | — | 184.7% | 730.5% |
| 9 | Y. WissaAttacking midfielder played FWD · MID | Congo DR | 30 | 23.6 | 5 | 1 | 5±0% | 4318.3% |
| 11 | H. BarnesCentral midfielder | England | 28 | 37.2 | 5 | 1 | 32±0% | 61±0% |
| 14 | Sean SteurNewCentral midfielder earlier at Ajax · 1270 min, 1g | Netherlands | 18 | 65.5 | 5 | — | 1234.1% | 5123.9% |
| 19 | A. ElangaAttacking midfielder played MID · FWD | Sweden | 24 | 88.7 | 4 | 2 | 5±0% | 74±0% |
| 23 | J. MurphyCentral midfielder | England | 31 | 14.4 | 5 | — | 27±0% | 40±0% |
| 28 | J. WillockAttacking midfielder | England | 27 | 68.2 | 5 | 1 | 15±0% | 6711.2% |
| 41 | J. RamseyAttacking midfielder | England | 25 | 83.3 | 4 | 1 | 31±0% | 79±0% |
| 67 | L. MileyCentral midfielder | England | 20 | 75.8 | 5 | — | 30±0% | 83±0% |
| 76 | M. Miley Midfielder | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | W. OsulaCentre-forward | Denmark | 23 | 82.9 | 1 | — | 23±0% | 78±0% |
| 17 | B. TouréNewWinger played FWD · MID earlier at 1899 Hoffenheim · 199 min, 0g | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | 80.4 | 3 | 1 | 494.3% | 881.7% |
| 20 | M. Fernandez-PardoNewCentre-forward played FWD · MID earlier at Lille · 637 min, 0g | Belgium | 21 | 75.3 | 2 | — | 47±0% | 89±0% |
Season form
Record (W-D-L)1-2-1 in 4
Goals (for / against)7 / 8
Clean sheets1
Last 5LDWD
Fixtures & results
Friendlies Clubs2W 2D 3LPremier League1W 2D 1LLeague Cup1W 0D 0L
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Completed transfers · 2026/27
All seasons →In
M. Targett
Middlesbrough· Return from loan2026/27
Middlesbrough· Return from loan2026/27Antonio Cordero
Cadiz· Return from loan2026/27
Cadiz· Return from loan2026/27T. Hernes
Groningen· Return from loan2026/27
Groningen· Return from loan2026/27T. Sanusi
Lorient· Return from loan2026/27
Lorient· Return from loan2026/27A. Dedić
Benfica· Transfer2026/27
Benfica· Transfer2026/27Nico González
Manchester City· Transfer2026/27
Manchester City· Transfer2026/27L. Horníček
SC Braga· Transfer2026/27
SC Braga· Transfer2026/27E. Jaouen
Reims· Transfer2026/27
Reims· Transfer2026/27
