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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (193 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- England international
- Imposing frame
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- Current team
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Newcastle United
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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England
- Date of birth
- 24 Oct 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 193 cm
- Weight
- 97 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J.Ruddy
John Ruddy recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth AFC
|
English Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | 2 – 1 |
|
Newcastle United vs Sunderland
|
English Premier League | 22 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
FC Barcelona vs Newcastle United
|
UEFA Champions League | 18 Mar 2026 | 7 – 2 |
Chelsea vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 14 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Newcastle United vs Brighton Hove Albion
|
English Premier League | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 10 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Newcastle United vs West Ham United
|
English Premier League | 17 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Fulham vs Newcastle United
|
English Premier League | 24 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Papua New Guinea U16 (W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 24 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
American Samoa U16(W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 18 Apr 2026 | 0 – 10 |
Cook Islands U16 Women vs American Samoa U16(W)
|
OFC W U16 | 03 May 2025 | 4 – 5 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Papua New Guinea U16 (W)
|
OFC W U16 | 27 Apr 2025 | 1 – 1 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Tahiti U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 19 Sep 2024 | 1 – 2 |
John Ruddy transfer history (24 moves)
Birmingham City
Newcastle United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Birmingham City
Norwich City
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton
Norwich City
Motherwell
Everton
Everton
Motherwell
Crewe Alexandra
Everton
Everton
Crewe Alexandra
Stockport County
Everton
Everton
Stockport County
Bristol City
Everton
Everton
Bristol City
Wrexham
Everton
Everton
Wrexham
Stockport County
Everton
Everton
Stockport County
Chester City (- 2010)
Everton
Everton
Chester City (- 2010)
Rushden & Diamonds (- 2011)
Everton
Everton
Rushden & Diamonds (- 2011)
Walsall
Everton
Everton
Walsall
Cambridge United
Everton
Cambridge United U18
Cambridge United
Newcastle United upcoming fixtures
Newcastle United recent results
Cook Islands U16 Women national team
About John Ruddy
John Ruddy is a 39-year-old England professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Newcastle United in England.
Born on 24 October 1986 in England, John Ruddy has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. John Ruddy stands 193 cm tall and weighs 97 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Newcastle United fixtures are played, John Ruddy's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Arsenal vs Newcastle United in the English Premier League on Saturday 25 April 2026 at 16:30 UTC. Most recent fixture: Newcastle United 1-2 Bournemouth AFC in the English Premier League.
Bookmark this John Ruddy hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about John Ruddy
What team does John Ruddy play for?
John Ruddy currently plays for Newcastle United in England.
What position does John Ruddy play?
John Ruddy plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is John Ruddy?
John Ruddy was born on 24 October 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is John Ruddy?
John Ruddy represents England.
How tall is John Ruddy?
John Ruddy stands 193 cm tall and weighs 97 kg.
When does John Ruddy's team play next?
Newcastle United's next fixture is Arsenal vs Newcastle United in the English Premier League on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 16:30 UTC.
Is John Ruddy left-footed or right-footed?
John Ruddy's preferred foot is right.
Does John Ruddy play for the national team?
John Ruddy is eligible for Cook Islands U16 Women. Check our Cook Islands U16 Women hub for the next international window.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper
- Anthony David Junior Elanga Forward
- Anthony Elanga Forward
- Anthony Gordon Forward
- Bruno Guimarães Midfielder
- Emil Krafth Defender
- Fabian Schär Defender
- Harvey Barnes Forward
- Jacob Murphy Midfielder
- Jacob Ramsey Midfielder
- Joe Willock Midfielder
- Joelinton Midfielder
- Kieran Trippier Defender
- Lewis Miley Midfielder
- Malick Thiaw Defender
- Mark Gillespie Goalkeeper
- Nick Pope Goalkeeper
- Nick Woltemade Forward
- Sandro Tonali Midfielder
- Sven Botman Defender
Other goalkeepers
- Aaron Chapman England
- Aaron Howe England
- Aaron Howe England
- Aaron Ramsdale England
- Aaron Ramsdale England
- Aaron Taylor England
- Adam Bartlett England
- Adam Bartlett England