Newcastle 01/02 — Sir Bobby's Revival: Full Squad & Ratings
Newcastle 2001/02 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Newcastle 2001/02 — Season Story
Sir Bobby Robson restored Newcastle to the top end of English football with a side built around Alan Shearer's goals and Shay Given's shot-stopping. Craig Bellamy's pace and Laurent Robert's wand of a left foot gave the attack its variety. A fourth-place finish brought Champions League football back to St James' Park.
With Alan Shearer (86 OVR) leading the way alongside Shay Given (84) and Laurent Robert (82), this squad averages 78.4 across all 18 players — below the 44-squad average of 80.7. For drafters, it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Alan Shearer (86 OVR), Shay Given (84 OVR), Laurent Robert (82 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 78.4 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Shay Given | 84 | — |
| GK | Steve Harper | 72 | — |
| RB | Aaron Hughes | 78 | CB |
| RCB | Andy O'Brien | 78 | CB |
| CB | Sylvain Distin | 78 | LB, LCB |
| LCB | Nikos Dabizas | 76 | CB |
| LB | Robbie Elliott | 76 | RB |
| LB | Olivier Bernard | 74 | LM |
| RM | Nolberto Solano | 81 | RB, RWB |
| RM | Kieron Dyer | 80 | RW, CM |
| CM | Gary Speed | 81 | CDM |
| CM | Rob Lee | 77 | CDM |
| CM | Clarence Acuña | 76 | CDM |
| LM | Laurent Robert | 82 | LW |
| ST | Alan Shearer | 86 | — |
| ST | Craig Bellamy | 82 | RW, LW |
| ST | Shola Ameobi | 76 | CF |
| ST | Lomana LuaLua | 75 | CF, LW |
Best XI — Newcastle 2001/02
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Shay Given 84 OVR
- RB Aaron Hughes 78 OVR
- RCB Andy O'Brien 78 OVR
- CB Sylvain Distin 78 OVR
- RM Nolberto Solano 81 OVR
- RM Kieron Dyer 80 OVR
- CM Gary Speed 81 OVR
- CM Rob Lee 77 OVR
- LM Laurent Robert 82 OVR
- ST Alan Shearer 86 OVR
- ST Craig Bellamy 82 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Newcastle 01/02 — Sir Bobby's Revival, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Newcastle's 2001/02 squad?
Alan Shearer (86 OVR), with Shay Given (84) and Laurent Robert (82) completing the core of the side.
What did Newcastle achieve in 2001/02?
Newcastle finished fourth in 2001/02, qualifying for the Champions League under Sir Bobby Robson.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Newcastle 01/02 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.