Michael Spellman (footballer)

Michael Spellman (born 21 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Newport County.

Club career
Spellman started his career with the Park View Academy. Having scored 19 goals in 23 appearances in all competitions, including 14 in 16 in the Wearside League for Chester-le-Street United, he went on trial with Scottish side Livingston in July 2021. However nothing materialised from the trial.

Sunderland
He went on trial with EFL Championship side Sunderland in March 2022. He spent the second half of the 2021–22 season on a non-contract agreement with Sunderland, signing permanently in June 2022.

In September 2022, he joined Northern Premier League side Whitby Town on a one-month loan deal. After four games in all competitions, in which he scored once, he returned to Sunderland at the end of the loan spell.

In February 2023, he joined National League North club Blyth Spartans on loan for the remainder of the season.

Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Spellman was announced to be leaving Sunderland upon the expiration of his contract.

Newport County
On 2 July 2024, Spellman joined League Two side Newport County on a two-year contract.