Isaac Westendorf (born 18 February 2001) is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Maltese Premier League club Balzan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Germany | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Balzan | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Newcastle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2021 | Barking | ||
| 2023–2024 | Larne | 14 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Ballymena United (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2024– | Balzan | 7 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2024 | |||
Career
editWestendorf played for English side Barking. He was described as "a regular scorer for the East London side, all whilst dealing with the physical nature of non-league".[1] In 2022, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Newcastle. He was described as "a regular for the Magpies’ under-23 side and often trained with Eddie Howe's senior squad".[2] He suffered a thigh injury while playing for the club.[3] In 2023, he signed for Northern Irish side Larne. He helped the club win the league. After that, he was sent on loan to Northern Irish side Ballymena United.[4]
Style of play
editWestendorf mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed and strength.[5]
Personal life
editWestendorf was born in 2001 in Germany to Ghanaian parents, and move to England at 13.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Isaac Westendorf: The 'fast and powerful' striker Newcastle United have added to their ranks". newcastleworld.com.
- ^ "Former Newcastle United prospect Isaac Westendorf hopes to bounce back after off-field problems". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Meet Newcastle's forgotten January signing keen to 'kick on' after taking advice from Callum Wilson". chroniclelive.co.uk.
- ^ "Jim Ervin praises Isaac Westendorf for role in Ballymena United's first Premiership win of the season against Carrick Rangers". newsletter.co.uk.
- ^ "Newcastle have perfect Callum Wilson heir in Isaac Westendorf".
- ^ "Newcastle United striker's classy parting message to club ahead of summer transfer". shieldsgazette.com.