Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira's long balls record: 1.11 per game across 71 appearances for Newcastle United. That is 0.22 up on last season's per-game average. Up next: AFC Bournemouth (11th) at home on Sat 18 Apr.
Stat
Joelinton Cassio Apolinário de Lira · Long Balls
GoalsAssistsShotsShots on TargetPassesAccurate PassesKey PassesChances CreatedCrossesFinal 3rd PassesLong BallsTouchesTacklesTackles WonInterceptionsClearancesBall RecoveriesBlocked ShotsAerialsAerials WonAerials LostDuels WonDuelsDuels LostFouls DrawnFoulsDribble AttemptsDribbles WonDispossessedDribbled PastPossession LostxGMinutesRatingSavesSaves (Inside Box)Goals ConcededHigh ClaimsPunchesClean SheetsGoals Conceded (Team)
1.11
avg long balls · all 71 games · -25% vs season · Rising
This season 1.29 · prev season 1.07 · +21% YoY
Nextvs AFC BournemouthHomeMid opp.Sat, Apr 18
Recent matches
Filtered series (same as hero and trend) · newest first · recorded fixtures· 18 games zero-filled
| Date | Opponent | Str. | Venue | Min | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | Sunderland | Mid | Home | 90' | 2.00 |
| 2026-03-14 | Chelsea | Top | Away | 23' | 1.00 |
Filters
Zero-filled: 18 games where the player appeared but scored 0 for this stat — included as 0 so the average reflects all appearances, not just games with a recorded value.
About this stat: Long pass attempts — passes played over a significant distance, typically switching play or playing in behind. Averages are computed per eligible appearance (1+ minute played). Data refreshes approximately hourly.