JOELINTON has been crowned the Premier League's dirtiest player.
The Newcastle star committed a whopping 65 fouls during the 2022-23 campaign.
No player made more, while the Brazilian also earned 12 yellow cards.
Birmingham World have compiled a list of the players that committed the most fouls during the season, with Joelinton coming out on top.
Arsenal target Moises Caicedo also made 65 fouls, although Joelinton pipped him with 12 yellow cards to the Brighton star's 10.
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Ecuadorian outlet TERADEPORTES claim that the Gunners have agreed personal terms with Caicedo.
The 21-year-old was keen on a move to Arsenal in January, before being made to stay with the Seagulls.
Chelsea could try to hijack the Gunners' swoop.
Blues forward Kai Havertz isn't a player that most fans would associate with blood and thunder.
But the German made a low-key 60 fouls during the 2022-23 Prem season - putting him third on the list.
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Canny Liverpool ace Fabinho is No4 with 53 fouls in 36 appearances, while Ivan Toney made 52 - prior to receiving his betting ban ahead of the final three matches.
Crystal Palace's versatile midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp committed 51 fouls, with West Ham's Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta, as well as Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates, one below on 50.
Douglas Luiz rounds off the top ten on 48 fouls.
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