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Joe Willock Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Joe Willock is a talented footballer playing for English Premier League club Newcastle United
  • A youth product of Arsenal academy, he played for the Gunners before being released in the summer of 2021
  • Willock has two brothers, Chris and Matty, who are also professional footballers

From his early steps in football to the fortune he has made so far playing the game, here is a detailed version of Joe Willock biography.

Joe Willock is a talented footballer playing for English Premier League club Newcastle United. A youth product of Arsenal academy, some football fans knew him during his time with the Gunners.

Since joining Newcastle in 2021, Willock has been a key member of Eddie Howe’s team. The 25-year-old plays as a midfielder. Read on Joe Willock biography to find more interesting details about the footballer, including his relationship affairs.

Joe Willock

Joe Willock. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Joe Willock Biography

Full name Joseph George Willock
Source of wealth Football
Age 25
Birth Place Waltham Forest, England
Height 1.79m
Nationality English
Date of Birth August 20, 1999
Occupation Football player
Marital status Unmarried

Earnings History

Ever wondered how much Joe Willock makes? Well, that’s what we will be exploring here. Since starting his senior career at Arsenal, Willock has an approximate career gross earnings of £16,120,000, as per Capology. During the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, the talented midfielder was on a weekly wage of £5,000 playing for the Gunners. He was then offered a new deal which saw his earnings increase to £20,000 per week, which is around £1,040,000 every year.

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After joining Newcastle on a permanent deal in the summer of 2020, Willock was offered a six-year contract with an annual salary of £4,160,000. He earns £80,000 per week.

Personal Life

This part of Joe Willock biography takes a look at his life outside football. To start with, the talented footballer was born on August 20, 1999, in Waltham Forest, England, to Charles and Sarah Willock. He grew up alongside his two older brothers, Chris and Matty, who are also professional footballers.

As of now, it seems Willock is not dating anyone. The Newcastle United man has not indicated whether he is in a relationship or not.

Career

Since his two older brothers were already playing football, Joe Willock developed a passion for the game at a young age. He joined Arsenal academy at the age of four-and-a-half where he was handed the opportunity to play alongside his older brothers. All three brothers once shared a pitch when Arsenal youth team played against Manchester United.

After showing his potential as a teenager, Willock was handed his senior debut on September 20, 2017, as the Gunners faced Doncaster Rovers in an EFL Cup clash. The youngster then had to wait until April 2018 when he made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United. His first goal came on November 29, as Arsenal beat Vorskla Poltava in the UEFA Europa League. On January 5, 2019, he scored a brace in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Blackpool in the FA Cup.

Willock was sent out on loan to Newcastle United on February 1, 2019, for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Newcastle signed him on a permanent deal in the summer of 2019. He was offered a six-year deal and is one of the players highly valued at the club.

Joe Willock

Joe Willock. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Born in England, Joe Willock played for the England national team at youth level. The midfielder is yet to receive a call to play for the senior team.

Luxury Collection

Joe Willock has been a professional footballer for several years now. Despite being a name many fans resonate with, there is no credible source with info on his net worth as of 2024.

While doing our research, we found that the footballer lives in the Northumbrian countryside. However, we don’t have much info about his house. Also, details about his car collection are not available.

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FAQs

Where is Joe Willock from?

Willock is originally from Waltham Forest, England.

Is Joe Willock related to Chris Willock?

Yes, the two are brothers.

How much does Joe Willock earn?

Willock earns £80,000 per week at Newcastle United.

Who played for both Arsenal and Newcastle United?

Joe Willock started his career at Arsenal and then joined Newcastle United in 2021.

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