John Karelse
| Date of birth | 17 May 1970 |
| Place of birth | Zeeland |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Weight | 94 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
After 13 years with NAC Breda, Ruud Gullit brought the big keeper to Tyneside following injuries to Shay Given and Steve Harper.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAC Breda | 13 Aug 1999 | ||
| Newcastle United | 13 Aug 1999 | 30 Jun 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 3 | 7 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 1999 | Southampton v Newcastle United | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1999 | Newcastle United v Wimbledon | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 1999 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.