# Lewis Hall (footballer)

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

## Early life

Lewis Kieran Hall was born on 8 September 2004 in Slough, Berkshire. He grew up in Binfield, Berkshire, where he attended his local village school, Binfield Church of England Primary, before spending his first two years of secondary school at Licensed Victuallers' School in Ascot, then continuing his education alongside his football training at Chelsea.

## Club career
### 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.
Hall made his Premier League debut on 12 November 2022, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Newcastle United. He made ten 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, 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. Later that year, on 1 July, he signed a permanent contract with Newcastle after activating his obligation to buy clause.
During the 2024–25 season, Hall became the club's first-choice left-back. After suffering a foot injury against Liverpool, Hall was ruled out for the rest of the season.

## International career

Hall has represented England from under-15 to under-21 level.
On 21 September 2022, Hall made his debut for the England U19 team during a 2–0 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying win over Montenegro in Denmark.
On 24 May 2023, Hall was named in a preparation camp for England U21 players ahead of 2023 European Championship. On 10 June, he made his debut for the England U21 team during a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Japan at St. George's Park. On 12 October, Hall made his debut for the England U20 team during a 2–0 away defeat to Romania.
On 7 November 2024, Hall received his first senior international call-up for the matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. He made his senior debut on 14 November, coming on as a half-time substitute in a 3–0 win against Greece.

## Personal life

Lewis is the younger brother of fellow footballer, Connor Hall. He is also a cricketer, previously playing with his local club, Binfield CC. He grew up a Newcastle supporter, as his father and uncle are from the North East.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 26 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Chelsea U23 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chelsea U23 | 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Chelsea U23 | Total | Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Chelsea | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chelsea | 2022–23 | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 0 |
| Chelsea | Total | Total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Newcastle United (loan) | 2023–24 | Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 2 |
| Newcastle United | 2024–25 | Premier League | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 34 | 0 |
| Newcastle United | Total | Total | 45 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 56 | 2 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 54 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 73 | 3 |
* 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance in UEFA Champions League

### International

    As of match played 17 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| England | 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 2 | 0 |

## Honours

Individual
* Chelsea Academy Player of the Year: 2022–23
Newcastle United
* EFL Cup: 2024–25