Adam Campbell

Newcastle United

Campbell was born in North Shields and attended St Bernadette's R.C Primary School in Wallsend as well as St Thomas More R.C High School in North Shields from 2006 to 2011. He is a product of Wallsend Boys Club. Campbell won the Most Valuable Player award at the 2010 Nike Cup at Old Trafford. In addition, Campbell was named Premier Player of the Tournament at the 2012 Milk Cup. He made his competitive debut against Atromitos in the UEFA Europa League on 23 August 2012, aged 17 years and 236 days, becoming the youngest player to play for Newcastle in European competition. Campbell made his Premier League debut for Newcastle United on 10 March 2013, taking up a position on the left wing. He came off the bench late in the second half in a 2–1 win against Stoke City, making a pass to Sylvain Marveaux who assisted Papiss Cissé for the winner.

Loan spells

Campbell scored both Newcastle goals in a 2–1 win in a pre-season friendly against Gateshead in August 2013. On 15 August, Campbell joined Carlisle United on a one-month loan. He made his debut two days later, coming on at half-time in a 4–0 loss to Coventry City. Later that month, he was recalled from his loan. Campbell joined Scottish Premiership club St Mirren on 1 January 2014 on loan until the end of the season. He scored on his debut the next day in a 2–1 defeat away to Kilmarnock, and ended his loan spell with 12 appearances and two goals. On 7 August 2014, Campbell joined League One…

Campbell earned his only under-16 cap against Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield on 23 March 2011. In February 2012, he represented the under-17 team at the Algarve Tournament in Portugal, scoring once in three appearances. He made his under-19 debut as a 55th-minute substitute in a friendly match against Turkey on 21 March 2013.

As of 5 September 2026

Gateshead

National League North: 2021–22 FA Trophy runner-up: 2022–23 Crawley Town

EFL League Two play-offs: 2024