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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Defensive Midfielder
Joelinton
Joelinton Apolinário de Lira
Newcastle UnitedShirt number 7
England Premier League
Brazil
- CM
- CDM
- Age
- 28
- Value
- €26M
- Wage / week
- €130K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 186 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC74 Pace
- SHO73 Shooting
- PAS75 Passing
- DRI80 Dribbling
- DEF82 Defending
- PHY90 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Striker (81, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at ST, RS, LF.
- At peak: potential 81 matches the current overall at 28.
- Standout card stat: Physical 90; weakest: Shooting 73.
- Contract with Newcastle United runs to 2028; value €26M; wage €130K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 14 Aug 1996
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €26M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 23 Jul 2019
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 74
- Crossing73
- Finishing75
- Heading Accuracy82
- Short Passing81
- Volleys60
Skillgroup average 69
- Dribbling83
- Curve63
- FK Accuracy38
- Long Passing77
- Ball Control82
Movementgroup average 73
- Acceleration69
- Sprint Speed78
- Agility68
- Reactions84
- Balance66
Powergroup average 83
- Shot Power84
- Jumping90
- Stamina89
- Strength90
- Long Shots63
Mentalitygroup average 79
- Aggression91
- Interceptions84
- Positioning79
- Vision79
- Penalties61
- Composure82
Defendinggroup average 80
- Defensive Awareness79
- Standing Tackle84
- Sliding Tackle77
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling13
- GK Kicking8
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes13
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 81, preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 81, preferred position
- Attacking Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Centre Back, 81
- Left Attacking Midfielder, 81 (+2 reputation)
- Left Back, 81 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 81
- Left Centre Midfielder, 81
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 81
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Bruiser
- Enforcer
- Precision Header
- Press Proven
- Relentless
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
Specialities
- #Strength
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €26M
- Wage
- €130Kper week
- Asking price
- €29M – €33M
- Contract until
- 2028
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.