Nick Pope: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Nick Pope Family and Early Life

The Goalkeeper's football career had many highs and lows. His parents, David and Bridget, are very supportive of him playing football; they attend his games as much as they can. Pope's father still runs the family farm in rural Cambridgeshire, and his mother is a retired teacher with more than 40 years of experience in teaching. She has been with the King’s School in Ely for her entire career, where Nick also studied. His brother, Josh also a goalkeeper for a local club named Soham Town Rangers in the Isthmian League Division One North, and an accountant, and he even does farming if time allows it. Nick Pope family wholeheartedly stayed with him, and they have always been his great motivation.

The player's youth clubs, where he has played for include Soham Town Rangers, Burwell Swallows, and Ipswich Town. His family was a huge fan of Ipswich Town, and it was a dreamy moment for Pope when he got into the Ipswich Town Academy at Portman Road, but the happiness faded when he was released from the club. Then, he went back to college and started again by immediately finding another academy, which was a local club, Bury Town, a non-league and became their youngest ever player at the age of 16.

Joining Charlton Athletic in 2011 was a turning point in Nick Pope career. From the club, he was loaned to numerous clubs, like Harrow Borough, Welling Utd., Cambridge Utd., Aldershot, York City (two times), and Bury FC. In the year 2016, he joined Burnley FC from Charlton Athletic. After six years serving Burnley FC, he moved to Newcastle United in July 2022. He has made the most appearances so far for Burnley FC, with a total of 155 appearances and 53 clean sheets. For Newcastle United, he has kept 35 clean sheets from 95 appearances so far. He has participated in the Champions League for Newcastle United in the 2023-24 season. Nick Pope career summary shows his time with the national team. England is Nick Pope national team, which has made a total of 10 appearances so far, debuting in 2018 at the age of 26. With his total of 10 matches, he has kept seven clean sheets. He is a two-time World Cup participant representing the England National Team in the 2018 and 2022 seasons.

Nick Pope Net Worth

There are no reliable sources that have reported his net worth. Nick Pope net worth is not publicly disclosed yet. But, various sources say that the goalkeeper's net worth is approximately £25 million. The current Nick Pope club, Newcastle United, has a great role in his financial life. With his strong performance on the pitch and the experience he has, his net worth will rise in the coming years.

Nick Pope Salary and Contract Details

At Newcastle United, Nick Pope salary is estimated to be a weekly wage of £60,000 and an annual salary of £3,120,000 for the 2025-26 season.

According to Transfermarkt, the goalkeeper's market value at the present time is €7.04 million. The player, signed with Newcastle United on July 1, 2022, and his remaining one-year contract with the club will expire on June 30, 2026.

Nick Pope Playing Style and Strength

The 33-year-old has been praised by his coaches from various clubs he has played for and many figures in football for his excellent performance. He is best at stopping the shots. Even if it is expected or unexpected, with his amazing reflexes, he defends the ball, so it doesn't end up as a goal for opponents. Nick Pope stats show that he always performs his best at penalty saving. He is good at saving by jumping and diving, and making smart actions. The footballer can read the game well and anticipate danger. He often comes off his line to play, catches the ball so fast, and distributes. In the current scenario, he is one of the valuable players on the pitch.

Nick Pope Girlfriend

In the past or present, Nick Pope partner, has been very supportive of him throughout his career. His long-term girlfriend is Shannon Horlock. She is the daughter of Kevin Horlock, a former footballer. From the day of the Pope's 21st birthday, the couple has been together, and they have been together since that time. The couple hasn't tied the knot yet, and there is no news about a wedding now either. They have two children, and the elder one is a daughter.

Nick Pope Awards and Achievements

The English goalkeeper has always been a strength of the team for whichever team he plays for. Nick Pope trophies are fewer in his career, but he still earned great recognition in the football community. The player has won the Clarets' Player of the Year award and Burnley Players' Player of the Year for his spectacular performance for Burnley in the 2017-18 season. Also, he won the FUN88 Player of the Month awards in August and September, in the 2022 season. He has made great contributions to the clubs he plays in the most dedicated way. The experience he had from football is one of the biggest achievements he earned in his football career.