Joelinton's stats, age, nationality, current team, wife, COURT CHARGE

Joelinton's stats, age, nationality, current team, wife, COURT CHARGE

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM

The stats of Joelinton have been affected. The star faces trouble, and even his coach was unsure of calling him up to play. Eddie Howe has shown concern over Joelinton's recent misconduct, which may lead to punishment.

Joelinton’s stats
Joelinton of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Fulham FC at St. James Park on January 15, 2023, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Michael Regan
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The Newcastle star has been at the centre of his team's success. Joelinton has had an incredible season that has seen turbulence due to his misconduct. Read on to know what misconduct he committed and what punishment he is likely to get.

Profile and bio summary

Full name

Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira

Birth date

14th August 1996

Age

26 years old( as of January 2023)

Nationality

Brazilian

Birthplace

Alianca, Brazil

Gender

Male

Current residence

Darras Hall, Northumberland

Ethnicity

Brazilian Latino

Height in feet

6'1"

Height in centimetres

186cm

Weight in kilograms

81kg

Weight in pounds

178 lbs

Hair colour

Blonde with black on the sides

Parents

Silvania (mother) and Jorge (father)

Siblings

Sister

Marital status

Not married

Girlfriend

Thay Gondim

Children

Ason and daughter

Religion

Christian

Socials

Instagram

Joelinton's stats

Joelinton became one of the best players in the Premier League in the 2022/2023 season. His team reached the top four hoping for the Champions League qualification. As of 21 January 2023, these are Joelinton's stats since the beginning of his career:

Competition

Games played

Goals

Assists

Premier League

121

12

7

Bundesliga

60

15

6

Bundesliga

29

7

7

Serie A

12

3

4

OFB-Cup

9

4

2

FA Cup

9

2

2

EFL Cup

9

3

2

Europa League

6

2

0

Champions League

5

1

1

Europa League Qualifying

4

0

1

DFB-Pokal

2

3

1

Joelinton's age

The talented athlete, Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira (age 26 years old as of January 2023) was born on 14th August 1996 in Alianca, Brazil. His nationality is Brazilian. He is 186 cm tall or 6'1" and weighs 81kg or 178 lbs.

Joelinton’s age
Joelinton on the pitch before the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match against Leicester City at St James' Park on January 10, 2023, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Richard Sellers
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How long has Joelinton played for Newcastle?

Joelinton and his current team, Newcastle signed a contract in 2019. He signed a 6-year contract and allegedly earns $33 million. Sources state Joelinton earns a salary of $5.5 million per year and $105,844 per week.

How many goals does Joelinton have for Newcastle?

He has scored 17 goals and assisted 11 more for his club as of 21 January 2023. He first struggled when he joined the club when he was played as a centre forward, but Eddie Howe cracked the code and played him as an attacking midfielder, leading to better performances.

Joelinton's wife

His girlfriend's name is Thay Gondim. She has been his long-term girlfriend since their teen years. She is a full-time mom to their children. They have a son born in January 2017 and a daughter born in October 2020. Gondim was born on 15th June 1998; therefore, she is 24 years old as of January 2023.

Joelinton's court charge

Joelinton was charged with drunk driving and was given orders to appear before a magistrate on 22nd January 2022. The young Brazilian failed a breathalyser test after being pulled over by police in the middle of the night in the Ponteland Road area. He was heading to his home in Darras Hall in Northumberland when he was arrested.

How many goals did Joelinton score for Hoffenheim?

The star player played 36 games for Bundesliga club Hoffenheim scoring 11 goals and assisting a further nine goals between 2015 and 2019. This was incredible and part of the inspiration for Newcastle United to sign him.

Joelinton drunk driving
Joelinton celebrates after scoring in the English Premier League match against Aston Villa at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England, on October 29, 2022. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby
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Joelinton's stats are one of the best for an attacking midfielder in the Premier League. His consistent performances have seen him play for top clubs in Europe. Although it took Eddie Howe to unlock his potential, his quality was never in doubt.

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