Joe Willock
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Match-by-match stats
Joe Willock 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Joe Willock has appeared in 24 Premier League matches this season, totalling 979 minutes at an average rating of 6.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 24 | 979 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 6.13 |
 Champions League | 9 | 311 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6.01 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.31 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 189 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6.54 |
| Total | 39 | 1,649 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 37 | 6.15 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.28 | 65 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.60 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.83 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.28 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 86 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.30 | 63 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.20 | 67 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.37 | 83 |
Joe Willock has taken 17 shots with 7 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 58 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Joe Willock has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 359 | 33.00 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 302 | 27.80 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.92 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.09 | 64 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.28 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 8.09 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 3.77 | 24 |
Joe Willock has completed 302 of 359 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.64 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.56 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 48 | 4.41 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.92 | 56 |
| Touches | 554 | 50.90 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 123 | 11.31 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 1.65 | 97 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.01 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 2.48 | 93 |
Joe Willock completes 7 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.93 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.38 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.92 | 55 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.55 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 4.78 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Joe Willock makes 21 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.47 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.28 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.18 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 5.33 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.48 | 50 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joe Willock has committed 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Joe Willock previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 32 | 1,087 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 30 | 6.70 |
| Carabao Cup | 7 | 297 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 154 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 418 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 6.74 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Champions League | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 2,577 | 3 | 6 | 40 | 51 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 7 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 29 | 2,048 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 6.71 |
About Joe Willock
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Joe Willock has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 24 appearances (10 starts), totalling 979 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joe Willock has attempted 17 shots with 7 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Willock has created 13 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (41% success rate). Joe Willock has contributed 14 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Willock has registered 21 tackles (15 won), 10 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 302 from 359 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Joe Willock has won 48 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Willock has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 11.
About Joe Willock
Joe Willock is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League, representing England. Joe Willock is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 20 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Joe Willock's most recent match was away at Fulham on May 20th. Newcastle United lost 2-0. Joe Willock played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- May 20th2-0 lossatFulham(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- May 22nd3-1 winvsWest Ham United(37 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.33)
- October 28th1-1 drawatNottingham Forest(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th3-1 winvsBrighton & Hove Albion(68 mins, rating 6.66)
- February 25th1-0 lossatArsenal(86 mins, rating 7.24)
Teammates at Newcastle United
Joe Willock currently plays alongside Bazoumana Touré, Bruno Guimarães, Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, Nick Pope, Jacob Ramsey, Alex Murphy, Fabian Schär, Mark Gillespie, Sean Steur, Jacob Murphy, Joelinton, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, William Osula, Nick Woltemade, Malick Thiaw, Joe Willock, Dan Burn, Ewen Jaouen and Lewis Hall at Newcastle United.