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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Strong, powerful strides let him drive box-to-box repeatedly for Newcastle. (conf 0.75)
Good straight-line speed for a physically imposing central midfielder. (conf 0.7)
Solid close-quarters mobility though his frame limits sharpest turns. (conf 0.65)
Relentless engine covering huge ground across 90 minutes under Howe. (conf 0.85)
Control
Reliable touch under pressure, honed since his striker days. (conf 0.7)
Comfortable carrying the ball through midfield lines with strength and control. (conf 0.7)
Excellent at using his big frame to protect possession under pressure. (conf 0.8)
Capable of powerful strikes from range, a leftover trait from his forward days. (conf 0.65)
Distribution
Tidy, secure distribution suited to progressing play through the middle. (conf 0.7)
Serviceable range-switching passes but not a defining strength. (conf 0.6)
Occasional crosses from wide areas, more incidental than a core tool. (conf 0.55)
Decent awareness in tight spaces though not a primary creative hub. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Converted his forward instincts into timely midfield and box arrivals. (conf 0.7)
Generally sensible shot choices, occasionally opportunistic from distance. (conf 0.6)
Smart late runs into the box exploit his old striker instincts. (conf 0.75)
Not a dedicated set-piece taker within Newcastle's hierarchy. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Physically dominant in the air, a genuine threat at both boxes. (conf 0.8)
Powerful frame wins the vast majority of midfield battles and duels. (conf 0.8)
Defense
Tireless presser central to Eddie Howe's high-energy midfield system. (conf 0.8)
Effective tackler and interceptor when deployed as a deeper midfielder. (conf 0.75)
Improved discipline since converting from striker to central midfield roles. (conf 0.65)
Mental
Generally composed given his versatility across multiple demanding roles. (conf 0.65)
Mostly sound choices though occasionally rash in tackling situations. (conf 0.6)
One of the Premier League's hardest workers, ever-present defensively and offensively. (conf 0.85)
Resilience
History of muscular and other injuries has interrupted several Newcastle seasons. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Late-20s player likely near his ceiling as a converted utility midfielder. (conf 0.55)
Well known in England as a versatile Newcastle regular and Brazil squad member. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Joelinton has been reborn at Newcastle United as a marauding box-to-box or holding midfielder after starting his career as a traditional centre-forward, a shift that unlocked his best football. His combination of size, stamina, and relentless pressing has made him a defining figure of Eddie Howe's high-intensity system, while his old striker instincts give him a knack for arriving in the box and winning aerial duels. Injuries have periodically disrupted his consistency, but on form he is one of the Premier League's most complete physical midfielders.
Converted from a central striker at Hoffenheim into a Premier League midfielder under Eddie Howe at Newcastle.
Part of Newcastle's Carabao Cup-winning squad in 2024-25.
Regularly called up to the Brazil national team squad.