Joelinton — season analysis
Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira (Brazil), aged 29, runs the midfield for Newcastle (Premier League) in 2025/26, balancing ball progression with defensive work.
So far he has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 27 appearances — 3 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,953 minutes on the pitch, or 0.09 goals per 90 minutes and 0.14 goal involvements per 90. He has started 23 of those matches.
He has attempted 23 shots (48% finding the frame) and converts 9% of them. He creates chances too, with 17 key passes and 82% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 43 tackles and 29 interceptions, winning 50% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 10 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.9, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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