Joe Newell, born in England on 15 March 1993, is an accomplished midfielder who primarily occupies the central position at Hibernian. At a respectable height of 5ft 10in (1.8m), and weighing in at 11st 2lb (71kg), he has forged a steady career donning the number 11 jersey. His professional journey spans various football clubs and numerous seasons, with his footballing prowess steadily stamped in each one of them.
Cutting his teeth in professional football, Newell joined Peterborough United in the lower echelons of English football, the League One in January 2011. His inaugural season (2010-2011) saw him make a modest couple of appearances in league matches. As the seasons passed, Newell's consistency and talent afforded him greater playtime. Making a total of 14 appearances in his second season (2011-2012) at Peterborough United, he even found the back of the net once. Over the next three seasons, his appearance tally improved considerably, totaling 80 appearances and scoring two goals by the end of the 2014-2015 season.
In the summer of 2015, Newell made the move from Peterborough United to fellow League One club, Rotherham United. The nature of the transfer deal remains undisclosed to this day. His tenure at Rotherham United was marked by steady performances and contributions on the goal front. Over his four seasons (2015-2019) at the club, Newell made 124 appearances in league matches, scoring a total of ten goals.
In July 2019, Newell's career took a geographical turn as he swapped England for Scotland, transferring to Premiership side Hibernian. The move proved productive for Newell as he went on to make 162 appearances over five seasons, adding five additional goals to his tally. Riding the waves of his performances, Newell has made steady contributions in the ongoing season (2024-2025) with four appearances and one goal already to his name.
Besides his league appearances, Newell has also graced the field in major cup competitions. In the 2024-2025 season, he displayed his talent in the League Cup with four starts for Hibernian. While in the preceding season (2023-2024), he made three start appearances in the prestigious Scottish Cup, again for Hibernian.
