Joseph Thomas Newland
Current Club
Sparsholt College Football Academy
Centre midfiEld
A strong, hard-working, skilful central midfielder who demonstrates excellent leadership qualities on and off the pitch. He loves being on the ball and part of all aspects of the game. As a number 8, he takes pride in his defensive duties making him a tough opponent. His awareness and creativity allow him to find spaces to exploit weaknesses in the opposing team. He excels in dribbling and passing which enable him to break lines and create a wide range of chances and he always has an eye for an assist. He also can score in a variety of situations with power and accuracy.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Sparsholt College
Previous Club(s): Longfleet Youth F.C., Southampton RTC
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Physiotherapy
GPA: 3.0
English Literature – 5
English Language – 5
Mathematics – 5
Combined Science – 6,5
Computer Science – 5
History – 5
Media Studies – 6
BTEC Sport – Merit
Placement Year
Fall 2025
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
February 16, 2005
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 8 inches
Weight
146 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Joe is a client of mine that I have been working with for the last 3 years. He initially came to me to improve his conditioning and technical ability. Since we have been working together I have not worked with a player more dedicated or hard working than him. He is constantly striving to improve and further his understanding as a player and as a man. To give more insight, Joe has been working since a young age to pay for and afford extra sessions with myself and a sports psychologist to overcome setbacks he’s endured and to address areas of weakness in his game. In addition, he is an inquisitive, intelligent, and driven character who will thrive at college under better coaches and facilities than he’s used to.”
“I worked with Joe during the 23 – 24 supporting him with sport psychology support. Joe is one of the most conscious young person I have worked with over my three seasons working in professional and academy sport. His commitment and drive for his football and personal development is impressive and far beyond most people his age. When given work to do or practice to complete he always puts in 100% effort, engages fully, and does not need to be told twice. Joe is always polite and friendly to talk to and his maturity is a huge strength of his. These are all traits that will help him in a college scholarship both from a football and an academic perspective. I truly believe that Joe will be a credit to any programme as he is an individual who takes pride in what he does and genuinely wants the best for those around him which makes him a good fit for any team. ”