Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Aliança, Pernambuco, Brazil |
Latest News about Joelinton
27/08/2025
Brazil announced that Joelinton would miss the remainder of the national team's World Cup qualifying fixtures after suffering an injury in Newcastle United's Premier League match against Liverpool. Eddie Howe later indicated the setback looked serious, forcing the midfielder out of Brazil duty.
07/03/2025
Joelinton was recalled to Brazil's squad for World Cup qualifiers after a long absence from the national team. The call-up came after he returned from injury and marked his first selection in 16 months, restoring him to contention alongside fellow Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira |
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| Known As | Joelinton |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.86 m |
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| Preferred Foot | Right |
Career
| Current Club | Newcastle United |
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| Position | Midfielder |
| National Team | Brazil |
| Previous Club | Sport Recife |
| Notable Career Move | Joined Newcastle United in 2019 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Versatile midfielder |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his first-team debut for Sport Recife at age 16. | |
| 2. Originally joined Newcastle United after playing in Germany. | |
| 3. Has represented Brazil at international level. |