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Leo Shahar

2026-10-06

Leo Shahar Geordie fact. The full-back joined Newcastle from Wolverhampton Wanderers after a decade with his boyhood club and signed his professional contract with the Magpies in May 2024 as well as captaining England at under-18 level.On LoanCountry of Birth:

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Country of Birth: England: Date of Birth: 18.03.2007: Position: Defender

The teenage defender made his debut for Newcastle's under-21 side during an EFL Trophy clash against League Two side Crewe Alexandra at the Mornflake Stadium in November 2023.

Starting ten of Newcastle's final 11 Premier League 2 games of the 2023/24 campaign, the Wolverhampton-born youngster later signed his first pro deal with the Magpies in May 2024.

Shahar represented England at the 2024 European Under-17 Championship finals in Cyprus, starting all three group fixtures as the Young Lions qualified for the quarter-finals and has gained seven caps at under-18 level since his bow in September 2024, scoring his first international goal during a friendly win against France in March.

Leo was then named on the bench of a senior matchday squad for the first time during Newcastle's 2-1 win against Brentford in April.

Shahar made his senior debut for the club in 2026, coming on as a late substitute in the 6-1 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off victory against Qarabağ FK.

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