Tino Livramento
English footballer.
Valentino Francisco Livramento, born on November 12, 2002, is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Premier League club Newcastle United. Livramento began his youth career at Chelsea's academy, joining at the under-9 level. He quickly progressed through the ranks, earning the Chelsea academy player of the year award for the 2020–21 season. In August 2021, Livramento signed for Southampton, where he made his Premier League debut and scored his first professional goal. After two seasons with Southampton, including a lengthy spell out due to an ACL injury, Livramento joined Newcastle United in August 2023 for a reported initial fee of £32 million. He has since become an important player for Newcastle, making his UEFA Champions League debut and scoring his first goal for the club.
At just 21 years old, Livramento is considered one of the most promising young full-backs in English football.
Early life & youth football
Livramento was born in Croydon and joined Chelsea's academy at the under-9 level from local club Roundshaw, where he played as a striker. Growing up, he supported Chelsea. His father's side of the family comes from Portugal, and his mother is Scottish, giving him diverse cultural roots. At Chelsea's academy, Livramento transitioned from a striker to a full-back, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. His rapid progress through Chelsea's youth ranks highlighted his potential, leading to his inclusion in first-team squads towards the end of the 2020-21 season, although he didn't make a senior appearance for the club.
Professional career
Tino Livramento joined Chelsea's academy at the under-9 level from local club Roundshaw, where he played as a striker. He progressed rapidly through Chelsea's youth ranks, transitioning to a full-back role. Livramento featured prominently for Chelsea's youth teams, including the U18s and U23s. In the 2020-21 season, he was named Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year, showcasing his potential.
Livramento made 27 appearances in Premier League 2, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists. He also featured in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League. Despite his success at the youth level, Livramento did not make a senior appearance for Chelsea before leaving in 2021. Tino Livramento joined Chelsea's academy at the under-9 level from local club Roundshaw, where he played as a striker.
He progressed rapidly through Chelsea's youth ranks, transitioning to a full-back role. Livramento featured prominently for Chelsea's youth teams, including the U18s and U23s. In the 2020-21 season, he was named Chelsea's Academy Player of the Year, showcasing his potential. Livramento made 27 appearances in Premier League 2, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists.
He also featured in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League. Despite his success at the youth level, Livramento did not make a senior appearance for Chelsea before leaving in 2021. Livramento's 2022-23 season was severely limited due to his recovery from the ACL injury suffered in April 2022. He made his return to action on May 21, 2023, coming on as a substitute in Southampton's 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
This was his only appearance of the season, totaling just 13 minutes of play. Despite the limited game time, Livramento's return to fitness was a positive development for both the player and Southampton. Tino Livramento's 2022-23 season was severely limited due to his recovery from the ACL injury suffered in April 2022. He made his return to action on May 21, 2023, coming on as a substitute in Southampton's 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
This was his only appearance of the season, totaling just 13 minutes of play. Despite the limited game time, Livramento's return to fitness was a positive development for both the player and Southampton. 2023-24 transfer to Newcastle and season (350 words): On August 8, 2023, Tino Livramento joined Newcastle United for a reported initial fee of £32 million, potentially rising to £40 million with add-ons. This transfer marked a significant step in Livramento's career, moving to a club competing in the UEFA Champions League.
Livramento made his Newcastle debut in a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League. Despite the result, his performance showcased why Newcastle had invested so heavily in his potential. As the season progressed, Livramento began to establish himself as an important player for Eddie Howe's side. One of the highlights of Livramento's season came when he made his UEFA Champions League debut against Borussia Dortmund.
He went on to start Newcastle's final three group stage matches, although the team was unable to progress from their group. By March 2024, Livramento had made 26 appearances for Newcastle in the Premier League, scoring one goal. His first goal for the club came in a 3-0 victory against Wolves, where he showcased his attacking ability by running the length of the pitch before scoring.
National team
Despite representing England through the youth ranks up to Under-21 level, Livramento is also eligible to play for Scotland and Portugal due to his heritage. He received his first call-up for the England U21s on August 27, 2021, and made his debut on September 7, 2021, in a 2–0 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win over Kosovo. Livramento has continued to represent England at the U21 level, showcasing his potential as a future senior international. His performances at the youth level have marked him as a promising talent for England's future, with many expecting him to make the step up to the senior national team in the coming years if he continues his impressive development at club level.
Player’s style
Livramento primarily plays as a right-back but has shown the versatility to operate on either flank. His style of play is characterized by his attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Livramento possesses excellent pace and stamina, allowing him to make frequent overlapping runs and contribute to his team's attacking play. His crossing ability and vision make him a threat in the final third, capable of creating chances for his teammates.
Defensively, Livramento demonstrates good positioning and tackling skills, though his attacking instincts sometimes leave him exposed. His technical ability on the ball and composure in possession make him well-suited to teams that prefer to build play from the back. As he continues to develop, Livramento is expected to refine his tactical understanding and decision-making, potentially evolving into a well-rounded modern full-back capable of influencing play in all phases of the game.