Jacob Kai Murphy (born 24 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Newcastle United.
Murphy made his first-team debut for Norwich City in an FA Cup match against Fulham in January 2014. He has also played on loan for Swindon Town and Southend United. He is the twin brother of professional footballer Josh Murphy.
Murphy was born in Wembley, London. Along with his twin brother, Josh, he first played football together from the age of seven, and eventually they both joined Norwich City as under-12s in 2006. It was announced on 31 March 2011 that the duo were to join the club's academy ahead of a new season.
Murphy was a part of the Norwich City youth team which won the 2012–13 FA Youth Cup. He signed his first professional contract for Norwich City on 4 January 2013. In December 2013, he signed a three-year contract with the club.
Murphy made his professional début in a FA Cup match against Fulham on 4 January 2014. Murphy made his first Norwich City appearance in the 2014–15 season, where he provided an assist for his twin brother, Josh, to score in a 3–1 win over Crawley Town in the second round of the League Cup.
Season Stats
11 appearances in the current 2024-2025 Season
3 goals scored in the current 2024-2025 Season
2013-2017 |
2021-2027 |