Joe Willock

Midfielder #28
Age 26 years
Nationality England
Market Value €16M

Career

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2021 Newcastle from Arsenal
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2021 Arsenal from Newcastle
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2021 Newcastle from Arsenal

Joe Willock is Newcastle's Bronze Engine, a midfielder whose career is defined by a decorated history of 11 trophies, including FA Cup and League Cup successes. While building his body of work this season, the London-born midfielder remains a vital component of the squad's tactical flexibility. As he approaches his prime at 27, his experience in high-pressure environments provides a necessary layer of depth to the midfield rotation.

Operating as a SQUAD PLAYER, Willock has registered 14 appearances and 390 minutes of action. Although he is searching for rhythm and going through a quiet spell, his physical output remains his primary contribution to the side. With a season ability of 42, he is currently maintaining a stable baseline while his performance levels are cooling off relative to his previous peak output. His Workrate score of 63 highlights his role as a pressing trigger, even as he works to find the clinical edge that defined his early years at St James' Park.

With a market value of €18M, Willock finds himself at a career crossroads where consistent minutes are essential to arrest a downward valuation trend. His status as an emerging reliability risk suggests he is fighting to regain the starting Intensity required for a top-tier Premier League match.

Player Rating

Joseph George Willock
28
Rating
12
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 31
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 38
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Joseph George Willock is a notable WASTEFUL for Newcastle. Evidence: 0% Conversion Rate.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (72/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Joseph George Willock Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 39%
Weight 37%
Experience 57%

vs Premier League

Height 28%
Weight 27%
Experience 55%

Traits

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Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 54 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 10 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 72 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 29 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 54
Shooting 10
Defense 48
Workrate 72
Passing 29
Key Strength 72 Workrate
Area to Watch 10 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Joseph George Willock this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Newcastle 3-1 Brighton Premier League 68' 6.2 0 0 68 St. James' Park
Apr 25, 2026 Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle Premier League 86' 6.6 0 0 40 Emirates Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth Premier League 0' - 0 0 60 St. James' Park
Apr 12, 2026 Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle Premier League 0' - 0 0 80 Selhurst Park
Mar 22, 2026 Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland Premier League 31' 6.6 0 0 74 St. James' Park
Mar 18, 2026 Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle UEFA Champions League 35' 6.3 0 0 95 Camp Nou
Mar 14, 2026 Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle Premier League 77' 7.0 0 1 29 Stamford Bridge
Mar 10, 2026 Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona UEFA Champions League 4' - 0 0 66 -
Mar 04, 2026 Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United Premier League 51' 6.5 0 0 83 St. James' Park
Feb 28, 2026 Newcastle 2-3 Everton Premier League 52' 6.2 0 0 82 St. James' Park
Feb 24, 2026 Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag UEFA Champions League 35' 6.5 0 0 71 St James' Park
Feb 21, 2026 Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle Premier League 60' 6.3 0 0 61 Etihad Stadium
Feb 18, 2026 Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle UEFA Champions League 68' 7.2 0 0 85 Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
Feb 10, 2026 Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle Premier League 88' 5.9 0 0 56 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Feb 07, 2026 Newcastle 2-3 Brentford Premier League 45' 6.3 0 0 100 St. James' Park

Player Market Value

Track Joseph George Willock's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €16.0M
Peak Value €38.0M (Q2'23)
€38.0M €19.0M €0
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