A footballer’s background plays a massive part in the type of player they become.
Whether it be the local teams they play for, the academies they attend or even the school they went to.
So, I’ve done some digging to try to find out the school each Newcastle United first team player attended.
And by digging I mean trusting things that have been said on the internet, along with scouring the page of the only player to still have Facebook.
Counting Jacob Murphy due to his familial connections to the area, there are currently six players in the team who are from the North East.
Each going to different schools, Newcastle United has been a constant in their lives, either by supporting their boyhood club or coming up through its academy.
Two player even played for the same team during their youth careers.
So here’s the list of the schools the Newcastle United players attended.
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So, I’ve done some digging to try to find out the school each Newcastle United first team player attended.
13. Jamaal Lascelles
Lascelles was born in Derby and began his career at Nottingham Forest, progressing through the youth system. His dad was a professional basketball player. It’s suggested he attended Derby College. Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. Callum Wilson
Wilson was born in Coventry and started his career at Coventry City’s academy. It’s unknown where he went to school. Photo: George Wood
15. Matt Targett
Matt was born in Eastleigh, Hampshire and joined Southampton’s academy at the age of eight. It’s unclear which school he attended. Photo: Alex Livesey
16. Ryan Fraser
Ryan was born in Aberdeen and signed for the club when he was 16. It’s unclear which school he attended. Photo: Jan Kruger