1. Karl Darlow is the grandson of former Wales international forward Ken Leek who was included in the Welsh 1958 World Cup squad.
13 Facts About Karl Darlow
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In March 2012, Karl Darlow joined Newport County in the Conference National league on loan for a month.
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On 21 September 2012, Karl Darlow joined Walsall on loan for one month.
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Karl Darlow rejoined Walsall on 1 January 2013 on a one-month loan deal, with the prospect of extending the loan for the remainder of the season, However, he was recalled to Forest yet again on 10 January after first choice Lee Camp had been told he could leave the club on a free transfer.
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Karl Darlow signed a new four-year contract on 23 August 2013 and established himself as manager Billy Davies' first-choice goalkeeper despite the summer arrival of Dorus de Vries.
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On 9 August 2014, Karl Darlow signed a long-term contract with Premier League club Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.
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Karl Darlow played in Newcastle's first two League Cup matches against Cheltenham Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, keeping clean sheets in both.
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Karl Darlow became the club's first-choice goalkeeper under Rafael Benitez ahead of Elliot, Sels and Freddie Woodman.
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On 29 July 2023, Karl Darlow joined Leeds United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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The Football Association of Wales confirmed Karl Darlow had declined an invitation to be included in the Wales national football team friendly match against Austria on 6 February 2013.
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Karl Darlow advised he was currently concentrating on winning back his place in the Newcastle United starting line-up.
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In November 2020 Karl Darlow stated his ambition to play for England, saying: "It's the one thing that as a child you want to do" and "I would love nothing more".
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Karl Darlow was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro in September 2024.