The SHOCK Joelinton statistic which puts Newcastle United's Brazilian near the top of the Premier League charts

Just two goals in 26 Newcastle United appearances tells its own tale when looking at the start Joelinton has made to life on Tyneside.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Joelinton of Newcastle United walks off after being substituted  during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on January 21, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Joelinton of Newcastle United walks off after being substituted  during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on January 21, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Joelinton of Newcastle United walks off after being substituted during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on January 21, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chances have been hard to come by but the perception is that the big Brazilian, signed for a club record £40million from the Bundesliga in the summer, is doing little to help himself.

Well, maybe goals does not tell the whole story as this surprising statistic proves.

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When it comes to aerial duals – far from the 23-year-old's strong suit – only one player – West Ham's summer signing Sebastian Haller (159) has won more headers than Joelinton (127) this season in the Premier League.

Top five Premier League players (aerial duals won): Sebastian Haller (West Ham United), 159; Joelinton (Newcastle United), 127; James Tarkowski (Leicester City), 115; Ollie McBurnie (Sheffield United), 109; Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), 107.