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MidfielderSeason 2025/2026

Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira

Newcastle UnitedPremier LeagueData current as of September 07, 2026
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NationalityBrazil
PositionMidfielder
Age30 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

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Key passes / per 9061 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9042 / 100

Around average

Passes / per 9051 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9070 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9084 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.13
Starting rate
72.22%
Minutes per appearance
72.48
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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 UnitedMay 10, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Newcastle United - Brighton & Hove AlbionMay 02, 20263 : 1Starter00-
Crystal Palace - Newcastle UnitedApr 12, 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - SunderlandMar 22, 20261 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Chelsea - Newcastle UnitedMar 14, 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Newcastle United - Manchester UnitedMar 04, 20262 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - EvertonFeb 28, 20262 : 3Starter01-
Manchester City - Newcastle UnitedFeb 21, 20262 : 1Substitute00🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Aston VillaJan 25, 20260 : 2Starter00🟨 1-
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Newcastle UnitedJan 18, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Newcastle United - Leeds UnitedJan 07, 20264 : 3Starter10🟨 1-
Newcastle United - Crystal PalaceJan 04, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Burnley - Newcastle UnitedDec 30, 20251 : 3Starter10🟨 1-
Manchester United - Newcastle UnitedDec 26, 20251 : 0Substitute00-
Newcastle United - ChelseaDec 20, 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.