Joel Bertolissio
22 Defender
Joel signed for the Newcastle Jets on a one-year deal from NPL NSW powerhouse Apia Leichhardt, having also previously played for Macarthur FC. He is a versatile player who is comfortable in both midfield and full back. Joel signed a two-year extension in February 2026, after an impressive start to the season.
2025/26 Season
Joel made his Jets debut against Central Coast Mariners in Round 1 of the 2025/26 season. After coming off of the bench for the first four games of the season, Joel was given his first start in round 5 against Perth Glory, going on to cement his place after several eye-catching performances. Joel was rewarded for his fine form with a two-year extension.
Jets Debut: 19/10/2025 vs Central Coast Mariners, A-League
Joel is sponsored by Rover Coaches

Height
-Weight
-Age
22Born
-24
Games Played
1886
Time Played
20
Starts
3
Substitute Off
53
Total Clearances
16
Blocks
26
Interceptions
Tackles
53.3%
Success Rate
Duels
56.4%
Success Rate
Areial Dual
39.0%
Success Rate
Passes
85.8%
Success Rate
998
Total passes
856
Successful passes
42
Passes per 90 mins
Long passes
46%
Success Rate
35.2%
Forward
36.4%
Left
8.4%
Right
20.0%
Backward
47.9%
Opp half
38.1%
Own half
3
Topic
1
Succ. crosses
1
Assists
14
Key Passes
Total Shots
6
Shots on target
4
Goals scored
-
-
Conversion rate
-
Min per goals
-
Left foot goals
-
Right foot goals
-
Headed goals
-
Other
-
Goal inside the box
-
Goal outside the box
0
Direct free kick goals
17
Fouls won
15
Foul conceded
3
Yellow cards
-
Red cards