The 9 Best African Players in Newcastle United History

Clinical strikers, midfield enforcers and tricky wingers who became Tyneside heroes line up for your verdict. Which will win?

1

Demba Ba

A prolific Senegalese striker who scored 29 league goals in two seasons before joining Chelsea.

1000pts

2

Cheick Tiote

An Ivorian midfield enforcer remembered for his stunning late equalizer against Arsenal in 2011.

749pts

3

Christian Atsu

A skillful Ghanaian winger and fan favorite during Newcastle's late-2010s campaigns.

624pts

4

Papiss Cisse

A Senegalese forward famed for spectacular goals, scoring 37 league goals over five years on Tyneside.

567pts

5

Geremi

An experienced Cameroonian midfielder who brought leadership after arriving from Chelsea.

567pts

6

Habib Beye

A composed Senegalese right-back who captained Newcastle during his spell on Tyneside.

499pts

7

Shola Ameobi

A Nigerian-born forward and cult hero who spent over a decade as a Newcastle striker.

499pts

8

Mohamed Diame

A powerful Senegalese midfielder who scored memorable goals in Newcastle's promotion push.

416pts

9

Amady Faye

A combative Senegalese midfielder who featured in the Newcastle engine room in the mid-2000s.

416pts