Newcastle United enjoyed a memorable campaign as they secured a top four finish and Champions League football for the first time in 20 years. The Magpies also reached a first major cup final since 1999 as they were beaten in the Carabao Cup 2-0 by Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
While the season was overwhelmingly positive, an early FA Cup exit at the hands of League One side Sheffield Wednesday in January was a rare low-point.
We have assessed the performances and impact of every member of Newcastle’s first-team squad and players who featured in competitive fixtures for the club during the 2022-23 campaign.
Here are the final rankings...
29. Kieran Trippier - 8.5
Started the season with a bang with a stunning free-kick against Manchester City in August. Remained a persistent threat down the right side as Newcastle continually played through him. Several assists and plenty of clean sheets made him a Fantasy Football favourite though his form did dip slightly along with Newcastle’s following the World Cup break. Photo: Shaun Botterill
30. Fabian Schar - 9
While Sven Botman, Nick Pope and Kieran Trippier get the majority of the praise, Fabian Schar has flew under the radar given that he’s been Newcastle’s most consistent performer so far this season. It’s hard to fault him and the manner in which he’s stepped up with the rest of the team to form the joint-best defence in the Premier League. One of the only players who didn’t really put a foot wrong all season. While prone to the odd misplaced pass, his pin-point long-balls out from the back helped start many a Newcastle attack and saw the Swiss international grab a few assists for himself. Photo: OLI SCARFF
31. Joelinton - 9
Enjoyed an incredible campaign and built on the impressive progress he made last season in midfield while also proving his worth on the left-wing. Enjoyed his best scoring season to date with eight goals. Two yellow card suspensions served over the season were the only downside to an otherwise brilliant season that was rewarded with a first international call-up for Brazil. Photo: Michael Regan