Lewis Hall (footballer)

Lewis Kieran Hall (born 8 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or midfielder for club Newcastle United.

Early life
Lewis Kieran Hall was born on 8 September 2004 in Slough, Berkshire. He attended Licensed Victuallers' School in Ascot.

Chelsea
Hall started playing football at Binfield Soccer School. Joining at under-eight level, Hall signed his first scholarship with Chelsea in the summer of 2021. A regular at both under-18 and under-23 level, Hall received his maiden call-up to the first-team in December 2021, featuring as an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2–0 away EFL Cup quarter-final tie against Brentford. Just over two weeks later, on 8 January 2022, he made his professional career debut during an FA Cup third round win against Chesterfield at Stamford Bridge providing an assist for the third goal. By starting against Chesterfield, Hall became the youngest player to start an FA Cup tie for Chelsea.

He made his Premier League debut on 12 November 2022, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Newcastle United. Hall made 10 further first team appearances that season, and won Chelsea Academy Player of the Year for 2023.

Newcastle United
On 22 August 2023, Hall joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for £28 million, plus £7 million in add-ons. He made his debut in an 8–0 away win against Sheffield United on 24 September. On 1 November 2023, he scored his first goal for Newcastle in a 3–0 EFL Cup win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. On 15 May 2024, he scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–2 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Later that year, on 1 July, he signed a permanent contract with Newcastle after activating his obligation to buy clause.

International career
Hall has represented England from under-15 to under-21 level.

On 21 September 2022, Hall made his England U19 debut during a 2–0 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying win over Montenegro in Denmark.

On 24 May 2023, he was named in a preparation camp for England U21 players ahead of 2023 European Championship. On 10 June 2023, he made his debut for England U21 during a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Japan at St. George's Park.

On 12 October 2023, Hall made his England U20 debut during a 2–0 away defeat to Romania.

Personal life
Lewis is the younger brother of Solihull Moors player, Connor Hall. He is also a talented cricketer, and in the summer of 2021, could still be found turning out for his local cricket club in Binfield in Berkshire. He grew up a Newcastle fan as his father and uncle are from the North East.

Honours
Individual
 * Chelsea Academy Player of the Year: 2022–23