23 Facts About Jacob Murphy

Jacob Kai Murphy was born on 24 February 1995 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Newcastle United.

Jacob Murphy has played on loan for Swindon Town, Southend United and Sheffield Wednesday.

Jacob Murphy is the twin brother of professional footballer Josh Murphy.

Jacob Murphy signed his first professional contract for Norwich City on 4 January 2013.

Jacob Murphy made his professional debut in a FA Cup match against Fulham on 4 January 2014.

Jacob Murphy went on to make eight appearances for the club, including in the play-offs, but was unable to help the club get promoted to League One.

Jacob Murphy issued an apology via the club's official website, admitting it was an unprofessional and foolish thing to do; however, Lee Clark vowed to investigate this matter before taking action.

Jacob Murphy next joined League One club Colchester United on loan until the end of the season.

Jacob Murphy scored two goals in two games in three days against Port Vale and Barnsley.

On 14 August 2015, Jacob Murphy signed for Coventry City on a season-long loan deal.

Jacob Murphy had a successful full season there, scoring 10 times in 42 games, with nine of the goals coming in the league.

Jacob Murphy signed for Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee on 19 July 2017.

Jacob Murphy cited Newcastle United as his boyhood team and stated that it was his dream to represent the club.

Jacob Murphy's parents were born in the local area and he has family members from Newcastle's neighbouring town Gateshead.

On 31 January 2019, Jacob Murphy joined West Bromwich Albion on loan until August.

On 8 August 2019, Jacob Murphy joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the season.

Jacob Murphy ended his loan spell with nine goals from 39 league appearances for the Owls, ending the season as the club's second top scorer behind Steven Fletcher.

On 7 July 2021, Jacob Murphy signed a contract extension with Newcastle United.

Jacob Murphy had scored in the semi-final against Arsenal to help the club to success.

In November 2012, Jacob Murphy was called up by England U19s.

In 2017 Jacob Murphy was called up to the England U21s squad.

Jacob Murphy scored his third goal for Englands U21s on 22 June 2017, when he came on as a substitute to score an overhead bicycle kick and put the U21s through to the semi-finals of the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Jacob Murphy is of Irish descent through his mother, and he is of Nigerian origin through his father.