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MidfielderSeason 2025/2026

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira

Newcastle UnitedPremier LeagueData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityBrazil
PositionMidfielder
Age29 years
Height186 cm
Weight81 kg
Shirt number7

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira: season at a glance

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira represents Newcastle United in Premier League during the 2025/2026 season. Across 27 appearances, the player has completed 1957 minutes, scored 2 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 14, Shots on target: 7, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.85 and Non-penalty xG: 1.85.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 23, Interceptions: 15, Clearances: 22 and Duels won: 65.

Season overview

27Appearances
1,957Minutes
2Goals
1Assists
5.66Average rating
3Goal involvements0.14 per 90

Playing time and performance

27Appearances
13Starts
1,957Minutes
0.09Goals per 90
0.05Assists per 90
5.66Average rating

Attacking

2Goals
14Shots1.20 per 90
7Shots on target0.60 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
7.1%Shot conversion
1.85Expected goals (xG)0.16 per 90
1.85Non-penalty xG0.16 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.05 per 90
1.25Expected assists (xA)0.11 per 90
11Key passes0.94 per 90
6Crosses0.51 per 90

Passing and possession

430Passes36.79 per 90
357Completed passes30.54 per 90
83.0%Pass completion
8Dribbles0.68 per 90
2Successful dribbles25.0%

Defending

23Tackles1.97 per 90
15Interceptions1.28 per 90
22Clearances1.88 per 90
2Blocks0.17 per 90
65Duels won50.0%
24Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

9Yellow cards
0Red cards
16Fouls drawn
19Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Nottingham Forest - Newcastle United10 May 20261 : 1Starter00-
Newcastle United - Brighton & Hove Albion02 May 20263 : 1Starter00-
Crystal Palace - Newcastle United12 Apr 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Sunderland22 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Chelsea - Newcastle United14 Mar 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Newcastle United - Manchester United04 Mar 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Everton28 Feb 20262 : 3Starter01-
Manchester City - Newcastle United21 Feb 20262 : 1Substitute00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Aston Villa25 Jan 20260 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Newcastle United18 Jan 20260 : 0Starter00-
Newcastle United - Leeds United07 Jan 20264 : 3Starter10🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Crystal Palace04 Jan 20262 : 0Starter00-
Burnley - Newcastle United30 Dec 20251 : 3Starter10🟨 1-
Manchester United - Newcastle United26 Dec 20251 : 0Substitute00-
Newcastle United - Chelsea20 Dec 20252 : 2Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026Premier League271,95721

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira play for?

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira is listed with Newcastle United in Premier League for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira have?

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira has 2 goals and 1 assist in 27 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1957 minutes across 27 appearances.

What statistics are available for Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.