Bio

Adam James Armstrong (born 10 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Southampton. A lifelong Newcastle fan, Armstrong joined the club at the age of nine and progressed through the ranks, scoring five times in his first five Professional Development League matches. Armstrong was named among Newcastle's substitutes for the first time on 28 January 2014 for a Premier League game against Norwich City, remaining unused in the goalless draw at Carrow Road. On 15 March 2014, Armstrong made his debut as an 86th-minute substitute for Luuk de Jong in a Premier League defeat to Fulham, making him only the second youngest player to play for Newcastle in the Premier League after Kazenga LuaLua. Armstrong has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels.