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Nick Pope
Goalkeeper / England / Newcastle United
52 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Shot-stopping
Shot-stopper
In a season defined by inconsistency at Newcastle United, one man has been unshakeable. Nick Pope stands as the Magpies' rock, having played every single minute of their 18 matches—1,607 in total—as Eddie Howe's 11th-placed side navigates a turbulent Premier League campaign. The 33-year-old England international is proving that old-school shot-stopping excellence still reigns supreme in an era obsessed with sweeper-keepers. With a commanding 198cm presence and iron-man reliability, Pope has conceded just two yellow cards while marshalling a defense featuring Malick Thiaw and Fabian Schär. Though his 37 passing rating won't excite possession purists, his 27 defending score reflects the positional mastery that keeps Newcastle competitive. Valued at €7m and contracted through 2026, Pope is the goalkeeper Newcastle can build around—a reassuring constant as they fight to climb the table. While others rotate, he endures.