Newcastle starlet Lewis Miley grabbed a sensational assist against Chelsea to set up Alexander Isak’s opener on Saturday, but who is the Toon midfielder?
Lewis Miley Newcastle Background
Born in May 2006 in Gateshead, Lewis Miley joined the Newcastle academy at age seven before finally making his senior debut for his boyhood club ten years later, at 17 years old.
Lewis Miley Newcastle Debut
Miley made his first-team debut in a pre-season friendly against Al-Hilal in 2022.
Just three weeks after signing his first professional contract with Newcastle, he made his Premier League debut in May 2023. The 17-year-old came on as a substitute against Chelsea, becoming Newcastle’s youngest ever Premier League player.
In September of that year, Miley made his first competitive start in a 1-0 win against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.
Two months later, Miley started his first Premier League game against Bournemouth, which they lost 2-0. He was unlucky not to score this game, grazing the bar with a shot from outside the penalty area.
What Type Of Player Is Lewis Miley?
He’s a tall, composed central midfielder who is defensively astute. He has an eye for a pass too, as demonstrated by his wonderful assist against Chelsea in the Premier League.
For a player his age, he doesn’t look out of place physically either, showing an eagerness to make tackles and challenges that similarly young players might shy from.
Lewis Miley becomes the youngest player (17y 208d) to provide a PL assist for Newcastle.
Youngest players to provide a PL assist:
Aaron Lennon (16y 199d)
Wayne Rooney (16y 297d)
Jonathan Leko (17y 21d)
Cesc Fabregas (17y 110d)
Jordon Ibe (17y 162d)
🆕Lewis Miley (17y 208d) pic.twitter.com/kGwxxlZKYt— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) November 25, 2023
How Good Is Lewis Miley?
In 2021, Miley was a key member of Newcastle’s Under-18 team, making 24 appearances and contributing to four goals.
But it was in the Premier League 2 the following season where Miley truly showed his quality. In just nine games, Miley contributed to seven goals, scoring two and assisting five.
In November 2022, he won Newcastle’s Jack Hixon Award, which is awarded to the club’s most promising youngster.
With Eddie Howe’s side plagued with injuries, Miley was awarded a start against Chelsea in November 2023, where he became the youngest Newcastle player to provide a Premier League assist. The 17-year-old produced a pinpoint line-slitting pass for Isak’s opening goal.
Lewis Miley For England
Miley has represented England at both Under-17 and Under-19 levels. With the Under-17s, Miley has played ten times, scoring one goal. In these games, he helped England qualify for the 2023 UEFA European U-17 Championship but was withdrawn from participating in the finals by Newcastle.
In September 2023, Miley made his Under-19s debut in a 1-0 defeat to Germany.
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