Joe Newell, born on 15 March 1993 (age 33), is an English central midfielder best known in Scotland for his spell with Hibernian. A left-sided, tidy midfielder rather than a headline act, he has been used primarily through the middle for Hibs and wears the No 11 shirt.
His most productive league season came earlier in his career at Rotherham United, where he scored five goals in 35 league appearances in 2015-16. That remains the clearest marker of his attacking output, though his game has generally been more about keeping the ball moving and giving his side a measure of control.
In 2026-27, Newell has made four league appearances for Hibernian, along with two in the League Cup, one in the Scottish Cup and three in Conference League qualifying. That gives him 10 appearances across all competitions for the season.
Newellโs career has been that of a steady first-team midfielder: productive enough at Rotherham to register from the middle of the park, and experienced enough at Hibernian to remain part of the senior group rather than a passing squad name.
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