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...
25. Bruno Guimaraes - 8.5
Made a slow start to the season by his high standards but has been very impressive since and missed just one match. Guimaraes is crucial player in Eddie Howe’s side who brings so much calmness and quality in possession. Ended the campaign with seven goals and 10 assists - a goal involvement figure bettered only by Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak. | Getty Images
26. Alexander Isak - 9
Although Isak had his injury troubles during the season, missing 10 games in total, he also proved he is one of the most deadly strikers in the Premier League. With 25 goals in all competitions during the 2023-24 season, he is the first Newcastle player to reach that tally since Alan Shearer. | Getty Images
27. Anthony Gordon - 9
Gordon was a superstar for Newcastle during the 2023-24 campaign after a tricky start to life on Tyneside the season prior. He made the left-wing position his own with 12 goals and 11 assists to his name. He has scored goals against all of the so-called 'big six' clubs during the season and was rewarded with an England call-up. Newcastle's player of the season. | Getty Images