Joe Willock
Midfielder #28
Age 26 years
Nationality England
Market Value €18M
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
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland | 31' | 6.6 | - | - | 74 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle | 35' | 6.3 | - | - | 95 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 77' | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle | 77' | 7.0 | - | 1 | 29 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona | 4' | - | - | - | 66 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United | 51' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Everton | 52' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag | 35' | 6.5 | - | - | 71 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 60' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle | 68' | 7.2 | - | - | 85 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle | 88' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Brentford | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle | 73' | 6.7 | - | - | 65 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Elche 1-3 Barcelona | 73' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Newcastle | 68' | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | 34 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Arsenal vs Newcastle | 64 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 54 |
| May 24, 2026 | Fulham vs Newcastle | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Joseph George Willock's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €18.0M
Peak Value €38.0M (Q2'23)
€38.0M €19.0M €0
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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.