Newcastle United experienced an eventful 2023-24 campaign as they returned to the Champions League for the first time in over 20 years.
But it would ultimately prove to be a frustrating campaign hit by injuries and underwhelming results. The Magpies crashed out of the Champions League with a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan in their final group-stage game despite sitting second in the group before the hour mark in the match.
Shortly afterwards, Newcastle conceded a last-minute equaliser before being knocked out on penalties by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Eddie Howe’s side were later knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage by Manchester City.
After finishing seventh in the Premier League, Newcastle’s hopes of European qualification hinged on Man City beating rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup final. But it was Man United who claimed the trophy and the final European place as The Magpies became only the second team in the last decade to miss out on European qualification despite finishing in the top seven in the Premier League.
That’s how Newcastle’s season went, but what about the player’s on an individual level? We’ve looked at every member of Eddie Howe’s first-team squad who started at least one match for the club during the 2023-24 season and given them a seasonal player rating.
Who stood out and who struggled - here are our 2023-24 final Newcastle player ratings...
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