It comes just months after his brother Sean Longstaff did something similar, establishing himself as a first-team regular out of the blue under previous manager Rafa Benitez.
But they are far from North East first footballing family.
Here Alex Cox, Aaron Hindhaugh and Ross Sanderson take a look back over the history books to dig out some greats, and not-so-greats, synonymous with the region’s game – and with a family link.
5. Andy Linighan, Brian Linighan & David Linighan
This Hartlepool-born footballing trio all played professionally, Andy for Arsenal in the early 1990s. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill
6. George Robledo & Ted Robledo
George scoring for Newcastle United in the FA Cup. His brother Ted also played for United in the 1950s. Both enjoyed one of the most successful spells in the Mags’ history having both immigrated from Chile as children. | Getty Images Photo: William Vanderson
7. Steve Caldwell & Gary Caldwell
Scottish defenders Steven and Gary Caldwell both rose through the youth ranks at Newcastle United however only older brother Steven ever made a first team appearance. Steven spent 7 years at Newcastle before moving to bitter rivals Sunderland in 2004. | Getty Images Photo: Jamie McDonald
8. Marcus Tavernier & James Tavernier
Both came through the ranks at Newcastle United. One made a first-team breakthrough but the other went to Middlesbrough. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey