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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall, rangy midfielder with modest but functional burst over short distances. (conf 0.55)
Long strides cover ground but he is not a genuine sprinter for the role. (conf 0.5)
Reasonable close-quarters mobility for a player of his height and frame. (conf 0.5)
Covers box-to-box ground well for a teenager thrown into Premier League minutes. (conf 0.55)
Control
Composed receiving under pressure, a standout trait since his breakout season. (conf 0.6)
Can carry the ball through midfield lines but not a primary dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame effectively to protect possession in tight areas. (conf 0.55)
Clean enough technique from range though not yet a frequent shooter. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy tempo-setting passing that impressed observers during his 2023-24 emergence. (conf 0.6)
Capable of switching play, aided by his composed scanning habits. (conf 0.55)
Rarely reaches wide crossing positions given his central role. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes well beyond his age, a trait Eddie Howe praised early on. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Limited end product so far, more facilitator than goal threat. (conf 0.4)
Still developing judgement on when to shoot versus recycle possession. (conf 0.4)
Finds pockets of space between lines to receive and turn. (conf 0.5)
Not established as a Newcastle set-piece specialist. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Decent height helps him compete but not a dominant aerial presence. (conf 0.45)
Solid physical engagement in midfield battles for his age. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Works to close down opponents within Newcastle's aggressive pressing scheme. (conf 0.5)
Timely interceptions but still refining his defensive instincts. (conf 0.45)
Generally disciplined but occasionally caught upfield as a converted attacker. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Remarkably calm on the ball for a teenager thrust into first-team football. (conf 0.6)
Mature choices in possession though positional decisions still maturing. (conf 0.5)
Diligent in tracking back and supporting both phases of play. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Growth-related and muscular issues have interrupted recent seasons. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Homegrown academy graduate seen as a long-term Newcastle midfield cornerstone. (conf 0.6)
Known within England and among Newcastle fans but not yet a wider star name. (conf 0.55)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Lewis Miley is a tall, composed central midfielder who came through Newcastle United's academy and burst into the first team as a teenager, drawing praise for his calm passing range and press-resistant first touch. Comfortable both as a deep-lying playmaker and in a more advanced box-to-box role, he combines a mature footballing brain with the physical tools of a much older player. His progress has been slowed at times by injury setbacks, but he remains one of the Premier League's most promising homegrown midfield prospects. He continues to compete for minutes in Newcastle's midfield under Eddie Howe.
Became one of the youngest players to start a Premier League match for Newcastle United when he broke into the side in the 2023-24 season.
Product of Newcastle United's academy, seen as a long-term successor in the club's central midfield.