Newcastle United have endured a rollercoaster season on and off the pitch in 2023-24.
The campaign promised so much with Champions League football and around £150million worth of summer signings. But Newcastle's new signings have struggled to make an impact for one reason or another while the club exited the Champions League at the group stage and currently sit 10th in the Premier League table with 10 games remaining.
Injuries have played a significant role in Newcastle's season with several key players at a time ruled out. But that hasn't stopped the side from putting in some great performances and picking up memorable results.
Newcastle's 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage back in October is arguably one of the greatest nights in recent memory at St James' Park. The club also beat rivals Sunderland 3-0 in the FA Cup and picked up impressive wins over Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa.
And we've looked at each member of Newcastle's squad to assess how they have fared as the side prepares to head into the final run of matches. We've limited the list to players who have started competitive matches for Newcastle so far this season.
Here is our ranking of the Newcastle United players based on their respective seasons so far...
5. Matt Ritchie - 5.5
Left out of the Champions League squad but has made several appearances from the bench in the Premier League and even got on the scoresheet in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in February. Released at the end of the season. | Getty Images for Premier League
6. Paul Dummett - 5.5
Hardly featured for Newcastle in his final season at the club but still managed two excellent clean sheets against Manchester City and Manchester United. But did concede a late penalty against Everton after coming on as a substitute. | Getty Images
7. Joe Willock - 5.5
Has hardly featured due to injury. An excellent goal against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup was his only real highlight of the campaign. | Getty Images
8. Emil Krafth - 6
Kept an impressive clean sheet at Old Trafford in what was his first competitive appearance since August 2022. Featured regularly towards the back end of the season due to injuries in the squad. | Getty Images