Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joelinton

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2026

How Joelinton built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira, known as Joelinton, is a Brazilian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder or winger for Newcastle United in the Premier League. He also represents the Brazil national team. He is known for his versatility on the field, adapting to both midfield and wing positions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Joined Sport Recife Youth Team

In 2012, Joelinton joined Sport Recife and spent two years playing in the youth team.

2012: Brazil U-17 Caps

In 2012, Joelinton was capped four times by the Brazil national under-17 team, scoring two goals.

2013: Promoted to Senior Squad

In 2013, Joelinton was promoted to the senior squad of Sport Recife.

March 2014: Professional Debut

In March 2014, Joelinton made his professional debut in a Copa do Nordeste match against Santa Cruz, coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute.

2014: First Career Goal

In 2014, during the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, Joelinton scored his first career goal on November 23 in a match against Fluminense. He also scored the only goal against São Paulo on the last day of the campaign.

June 2015: Signed with TSG Hoffenheim

In June 2015, Joelinton signed a five-year contract with TSG Hoffenheim.

2015: First team establishment and red cards

In 2015, Joelinton established himself in the first team in the state league. He received two straight red cards against Santa Cruz and Náutico.

2015: Joined Hoffenheim

In 2015, Joelinton joined Hoffenheim to start his career.

June 2016: Loan to Rapid Wien

On June 23, 2016, Joelinton was loaned to Rapid Wien for two years.

2016: Loan to Rapid Wien

In 2016, Joelinton was loaned to Rapid Wien for two years.

2016: Played in UEFA Europa League Matches

In 2016-17, Joelinton played in all ten of Rapid Wien's UEFA Europa League matches, scoring against Genk and Athletic Bilbao.

April 2017: Scored Winning Goal Against LASK Linz

On April 26, 2017, Joelinton scored an added-time winner at home to LASK Linz, helping Rapid Wien reach the final of a competition for the first time in 12 years.

July 2019: Joined Newcastle United

On July 23, 2019, Joelinton joined Newcastle United on a six-year deal for a reported club record fee of £40 million.

2019: Joined Newcastle United

In 2019, Joelinton joined Newcastle United and played for the club.

January 2020: Second Goal for Newcastle United

On January 14, 2020, Joelinton scored his second goal for Newcastle United in an FA Cup match against Rochdale.

2021: Move to Central Midfield

In 2021-2022 season, after Eddie Howe became the manager of Newcastle United, Joelinton was moved from a forward to a box-to-box central midfielder and was awarded the Newcastle United Player of the Year Award for the 2021-22 season.