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Leo Shahar

Leo Shahar is an English footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Arouca in Portugal, on loan from Newcastle United.

born 2007Defender and midfielder for Newcastle UnitedLoan spell at AroucaEngland U17 international

Born
18 March 2007
Occupation
association football player

Leo Shahar was born in 2007

Leo Oren Shahar was born on 18 March 2007 in Wolverhampton, England. As a youth player he joined the youth system of his local club, Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In 2023 he moved to the Newcastle United academy, where he played in the UEFA Youth League. He was promoted to the senior team in 2025. On 24 February 2026 he made his professional debut as a substitute in a Champions League play-off win against Qarabağ.

In September 2026 he was loaned to Arouca of the Portuguese Primeira Liga for the 2026-27 season.

Shahar is an England youth international. In 2024 he played for England U17 at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, starting all 4 of the team's games, including the quarter-final loss to Italy.

Milestones in Leo Shahar's life

  1. 2007

    Born in Wolverhampton, England.

  2. 2023

    Joined the Newcastle United academy.

  3. 2024

    Played for England U17 at the European Under-17 Championship.

  4. 2025

    Promoted to the Newcastle United senior team.

  5. 2026

    Made his professional debut against Qarabağ in the Champions League.

  6. 2026

    Loaned to Arouca for the 2026-27 season.

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