Mark Gillespie

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: Newcastle UnitedNationality: England
Positions:GKAge: ~34

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.3m€2.0m
Confidence: 45%
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Overview

ShotsecuritySpacecontrolMentalityDistributionComposureDecisionmaking
Overall x̄(w) = 55 / 100·Confidence 45%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mental

Composure58

Steady temperament as a seasoned professional used to pressure moments. (conf 0.5)

Decision making55

Sensible choices on when to come for crosses or stay on his line. (conf 0.45)

Resilience

Injury reliability65

Has sustained a long career with no major injury history of note. (conf 0.45)

Outlook

Potential32

Mid-thirties veteran keeper with limited remaining upward trajectory. (conf 0.45)

Reputation32

Known within lower-league English football but obscure nationally. (conf 0.45)

Goalkeeper

Shot security55

Dependable handling built over many appearances in the EFL. (conf 0.45)

Space control55

Reasonable command of his box against crosses and through balls. (conf 0.45)

Mentality58

Resilient, experienced presence who has captained sides through relegation battles. (conf 0.45)

Distribution52

Functional kicking and throwing distribution without elite range. (conf 0.4)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Mark Gillespie is a veteran English goalkeeper who has spent most of his career as a reliable shot-stopper in the EFL Championship and League One, most notably with Motherwell, Walsall, and Newcastle United, where he serves primarily as emergency squad cover behind the first-choice keeper. He is a steady, unspectacular presence known for consistent handling and positional discipline rather than flashy reflex saves. At Newcastle he has rarely featured in Premier League matchday squads, functioning largely as third-choice or loan-return depth. His game is built on experience and reliability rather than elite athleticism.

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