Sandro Tonali, born 8 May 2000 (age 26), is an Italian central midfielder with Newcastle United, where he wears number 8. He remains a regular first-team presence in 2025–2026, which is usually the clearest measure for a midfielder at a club with Newcastle’s current demands.
His strongest league season came at AC Milan in 2021–2022, when he scored five goals in 36 appearances. That was the campaign that best showed the more assertive side of his game, rather than just the tidy possession work often attached to him.
At Newcastle, Tonali has been heavily involved this season: 35 Premier League appearances, three FA Cup games with two goals, four League Cup outings, and 11 Champions League appearances with one goal. Across all competitions for the club in 2025–2026, he has made 53 appearances and scored three times.
He has also remained part of Italy’s set-up, making nine European World Cup qualifying appearances this season and scoring twice. His current market value is around £51m, according to Transfermarkt.
Tonali’s career to this point runs through AC Milan and Newcastle, with regular international football alongside it. He is an established midfielder still playing a prominent role rather than a name living off earlier reputation.
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