Jacob Murphy
Midfielder #23
Age 30 years
Nationality England
Market Value €16M
Career
N
◀ 2020 Newcastle from Sheffield Wednesday
SW
2019 Sheffield Wednesday from Newcastle
N
2019 Newcastle from West Brom
WB
2019 West Brom from Newcastle
N
2017 Newcastle from Norwich
N
2016 Norwich from Coventry
C
2015 Coventry from Norwich
C
2015 Colchester from Norwich
S
2015 Scunthorpe from Norwich
B
2014 Blackpool from Norwich
N
2014 Norwich from Southend
S
2014 Southend from Norwich
ST
2014 Swindon Town from Norwich
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Jacob Kai Murphy's season performance cards
Gold
THREAT
2 Shots/90
2 Shots/90
10 Shots on Target
2 Total Goals
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Jacob Kai Murphy is a exceptional THREAT for Newcastle. Evidence: 2.0 Shots/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (62/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Jacob Kai Murphy Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 39%
Weight 53%
Experience 88%
vs Premier League
Height 28%
Weight 40%
Experience 86%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 62
Shooting 55
Defense 24
Workrate 13
Passing 60
Key Strength 62 Dribbling
Area to Watch 13 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Jacob Kai Murphy this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle | 26' | 6.5 | - | - | 95 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 78' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle | 78' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 29 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona | 28' | 7.0 | - | 1 | 66 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United | 12' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Everton | 41' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 82 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag | 87' | 7.3 | - | - | 71 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 16' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle | 22' | 7.9 | 1 | - | 85 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle | 22' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Brentford | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle | 21' | 6.5 | - | - | 65 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Elche 1-3 Barcelona | 17' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Newcastle | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Newcastle 4-3 Leeds | 9' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Newcastle vs Sunderland | 35 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | 34 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Arsenal vs Newcastle | 64 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 54 |
| May 24, 2026 | Fulham vs Newcastle | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Jacob Kai Murphy's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €16.0M
Peak Value €16.0M (Q1'25)
€16.0M €8.0M €0
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Jacob Murphy is Newcastle's Bronze Creator. Having joined the club in 2017, the 31-year-old winger has transitioned into a seasoned veteran, recently adding a League Cup trophy to his career milestones on Tyneside. While not always the primary focus of the attack, his role as an established professional provides the squad with reliable depth and tactical flexibility.
Over 19 appearances this season, Murphy has logged 1031 minutes, proving his durability in the rotation. He has earned high-tier badges, having Unlocked: THREAT and DRIBBLER. His game is defined by a Dribbling score of 67, allowing him to bypass defenders and create crossing opportunities. Although he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell in form, his underlying ability to influence the final third remains a valuable asset for the Magpies.
With a stable market value of €16M, the Stakes for Murphy involve maintaining his position in a side with top-four ambitions. As an established professional, his experience provides the necessary Balance to a squad navigating intense domestic competition and chasing more silverware.