Joe Willock, born on 20 August 1999 (age 27), is an English central midfielder whose career is now firmly tied to Newcastle United. He wears the number 28 shirt and is valued at around £18.5m by Transfermarkt.
His Newcastle spell has provided the substance of his senior career: 149 league appearances and 16 league goals across seven seasons. The sharpest burst came in 2020-21, when he scored eight times in 14 league appearances, a return that still stands out in an otherwise steady body of work.
In 2026-27, Willock has made six Premier League appearances and scored twice. He has also added three FA Cup appearances and two in the League Cup, scoring once there, taking him to 11 appearances and three goals for Newcastle in all competitions this season.
Willock’s profile is that of an established Premier League midfielder rather than a travelling footballer with a scattered CV. Newcastle has been the clear centre of his career, with his best scoring run and the bulk of his senior football coming at St James’ Park.
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