Born on March 15th, 1993 in England, Joe Newell is currently a 32-year-old stalwart in the midfield for the Hibernian side, playing principally as a central midfielder. Newell has been a substantial figure on the pitch, measuring 1.8m (5ft 10in) in height and weighing in at 71kg (11st 2lb). A substantial presence on the pitch, he's often seen sporting the number 11 jersey.
Newell ventured into the world of professional football in January 2011 when he joined Peterborough United, a team competing in England's League One. Debuting in season 2010 - 2011, he made only two first-team appearances in league matches. As time has passed, his contribution gradually increased as he managed 14 first team appearances and scored one goal in the next season. In the season 2012 - 2013, Newell saw his action in 30 league matches. The following season he appeared 11 times, and in the season 2014 - 2015, he made 39 first team appearances, scoring twice.
In August 2015, Newell transferred from Peterborough United to Rotherham United, another team competing in League One. The fee was kept under wraps, sparking curiosity among fans. Here, he made 35 first-team appearances, netting five times in season 2015 - 2016. The following seasons saw him continue to be a regular on the pitch with 34 appearances and two goals in 2016 - 2017, 24 appearances and three goals in 2017 - 2018, and finally 31 appearances in 2018 - 2019.
July 2019 witnessed another transfer for Newell, this time joining Hibernian, competing in the Premiership in Scotland. Since joining Hibernian, Newell has played in more than 19 league matches each season. He's also added to his goal tally, scoring once in both 2020 - 2021 and 2022 - 2023 seasons, and twice in the 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 seasons. The ongoing 2025 - 2026 season has seen him making his presence felt already with one first team appearance.
Over the course of his career, Newell's evolution as a player is palpable, with each passing season witnesses an enhancement in his footwork and precision. Though he may not have donned the Celtic green and white, his contribution to the sport in Scotland certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.
