Michael Ndiweni Biography | Background, Age, Education, Career, Trials at Lower Tier Clubs
This is the biography of Michael Ndiweni an English professional footballer who played as a striker for Newcastle United. He is currently without a club after leaving Newcastle United when his contract expired in June 2024.
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Background
Michael Ndiweni was born in England and has Zimbabwean heritage. His brother Ryan is also part of the academy at Newcastle. His father works as a football coach in Newcastle.
Age
Michael Ndiweni was born on 2 December 2003.
Education
From Throckley, he attended St Cuthberts High School.
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Club Career
A lifelong Newcastle United fan, Ndiweni joined the club’s academy in 2016. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle in July 2022 and extended it in the summer of 2023. Ndiweni made his first-team debut on 25 November 2023, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 4-1 Premier League win over Chelsea. He continued to train with the Newcastle first-team squad for their next fixture, a UEFA Champions League match against French champions Paris Saint-Germain on 28 November 2023 and was named among the match-day substitutes.
Loan
Ndiweni spent six months on loan at Scottish second-tier club Annan Athletic.
Exit from Newcastle
Ndiweni announced his exit from Newcastle United after eight years with the club when his contract expired on June 30, 2024.
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Trials
After leaving Newcastle, Ndiweni had trials at English sixth-division club Darlington FC. He featured in a pre-season friendly against Bishop Auckland in July 2024, coming on as part of the second-half team and doubling Darlington’s lead as they went on to win 5-0.
Ndiweni also trained at Gateshead, which plays in the English fifth-tier league, as he hoped to find a team ahead of the 2024/25 season.