Joelinton
Profession: Footballer
Born: August 14, 1996
Age: 29 years old
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Aliança, Brazil
Known for: Brazilian box to box midfielder
Biography
Joelinton is a Brazilian professional footballer and a physically dominant box to box midfielder known for his high energy pressing and ball carrying ability.
Joelinton was born in Aliança, Pernambuco, Brazil, and began his journey in football at a very young age. He joined Sport Recife’s youth team in 2012, where he spent two years before being promoted to the senior squad in 2013.
Joelinton made his professional debut for Sport Recife in March 2014, where he played in a Copa do Nordeste match against city rivals Santa Cruz.
Joelinton joined German club Hoffenheim, in 2015, and was loaned to Austrian side Rapid Wien from 2016 to 2018, where he gained experience in the process. His impressive performances caught the attention of the Premier League club Newcastle United, who signed him on on a six-year deal on July 23, 2019, for a reported fee of €40 million.
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He made his debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal, on August 11, 2019, and scored his first Premier league goal in a 1-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur, on August 25. He eventually signed a new long term contract with Newcastle on April 11, 2024.
Joelinton’s adaptability and versatility have been one of the key factors in his success. He has played as both a midfielder and winger, showcasing his ability to adjust to different roles and situations.
He represented Brazil at the under-17 kevel before making his debut for the Brazil senior team in a 4-1 victory against Gunea on June 17, 2023.
Joelinton began dating Thays Gondim in 2015 and got married in 2024. They also have three children together. His wife, Thays Gondim is a social media influencer.
Career Timeline
- 2010-2014 – Sport Recife (youth career)
- 2014-2015 – Sport Recife – 23 apps, 5 goals
- 2015-2019 – TSG Hoffenheim – 29 apps, 7 goals
- 2016-2018 – Rapie Wien (loan) – 60 apps, 15 goals
- 2019 – Newcastle United
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Height: 1.86 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Silvania Maria Apolinario de Lira, Jorge Lira
- Partner: Thays Gondim (m. 2024)
- Official Website: Instagram – @joelington34
Trivia
- Joelinton’s full name is Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira.
- He has been capped four times for the Brazil under-17 national team.
- Joelinton was converted from a striker to a midfielder under Eddie Howe’s management.
- He spent two years playing for Rapid Wien on loan from Hoffenheim (2016-2018).
- Joelinton began his professional career at Sport Recife, making his debut in March 2014.
- He received the Newcastle player of the Year in 2021-22 season.
- He earns a salary of €7.8 million at Newcastle United.
- He has a market value of €30 million according to Transfermarkt.
