Jacob Murphy, an English forward born on 24 February 1995, is currently plying his trade at Newcastle United. Standing at 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), Murphy primarily operates from the right wing. Currently 30 years of age, he sports the number 23 jersey with pride.
His current estimated market value sits around £13.5m, as per information gathered from Transfermarkt. His contract with The Magpies is scheduled to end on 30 June 2027, a little over two years from now.
Kicking off his senior footballing career with Swindon Town in the 2013-2014 season, Murphy notched up six appearances. He followed this relatively brief stint with Southend United, accruing one goal in seven appearances for the club. A period of short-lived tenures subsequently ensued, with Murphy spending time at Blackpool (2 goals, 9 appearances), Scunthorpe United (0 goals, 3 appearances), and Colchester United (4 goals, 11 appearances).
His breakthrough season came about in 2015-2016 when he took the field for Coventry City 40 times, finding the back of the net 9 times. Subsequently, Murphy enjoyed a goal-laden spell at Norwich City with 9 goals in 36 appearances.
The years following saw him establish a steadier presence at Newcastle United, with sporadic lending spells to West Bromwich Albion (2 goals, 13 appearances) and Sheffield Wednesday (9 goals, 39 appearances). After making a comeback to Newcastle, Murphy made a steady impact with 182 appearances and 18 goals across five seasons (2017-2022). Presently, in the ongoing 2024-2025 season, he has already rattled the net 8 times in 35 appearances, aiming to continue this run of form into the next season.
In the prestigious Champions League 2023-2024, Murphy made three appearances for Newcastle, starting once and coming off the bench twice. He also appeared twice as a substitute in the FA Cup 2024-2025 and scored a goal in four starts during the League Cup 2024-2025.
This diverse professional journey spanning over a decade highlights Murphy's consistency and adaptability, the very aspects that have made him a pivotal figure in Newcastle United's recent footballing exploits.
