Born on 15 March 1993 in England, Joe Newell is a robust midfielder, sporting the number 11 jersey for Hibernian. Standing at a sturdy 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing 11st 2lb (71kg), Newell has a physical presence on the football pitch, primarily playing as a central midfielder.
Newell's football career started in earnest with Peterborough United in League One, England. Joining the squad in January 2011, his debut season saw him make two first team appearances in league matches. Over the next four seasons, Newell's presence began to be felt as he made a total of 95 first team appearances and bagged three goals.
In August 2015, he moved from Peterborough United to Rotherham United, also in England's League One. The transfer fee remains undisclosed. During his tenure at Rotherham, Newell carved a prominent place for himself with seasonal first team appearances ranging from 24 to 35 per season and scoring a total of 10 goals over four seasons.
Newell began his Scottish Premiership journey in July 2019, transferring from Rotherham United to Hibernian. Over six seasons playing for Hibs, he has made frequent first-team appearances, showing a commendable level of consistency. As of the current 2024-2025 season, Newell has made a total of 165 appearances and scored seven goals.
In addition to his regular league play, Newell has made his mark in the League Cup 2024-2025, starting for Hibernian in four matches. As he continues his career, his ability to consistently hold his own in both the league and cup competitions serves testament to his capability on the pitch.
