Sam Alabi
English footballer (born 2009)
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Adedamola Samuel Ireoluwajoba Alabi (born 9 July 2009) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adedamola Samuel Ireoluwajoba Alabi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 2009 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United FC | ||
| Number | 85 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Oldham Athletic FC | ||
| 2023– | Newcastle United FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Newcastle United FC | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024–2025 | England U16 | 11 | (0) |
| 2025– | England U17 | 6 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 November 2025 | |||
Early life
Alabi was born on 9 July 2009 in Manchester, England. A native of the city, he is of Nigerian descent through his parents.[2]
Club career
As a youth player, Alabi joined the youth academy of Oldham Athletic FC. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Newcastle United FC ahead of the 2023–24 season.[3]
He appeared in a first team squad for the first time during the 2025–26 season, being named on the bench for their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group match against Marseille.[4]
International career
Alabi is an England youth international and captained the England national under-17 football team.[5] During October and November 2025, he played for the England national under-17 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.
Style of play
Alabi plays as a midfielder. Left-footed, he is known for his dribbling and passing ability.[2]