Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been banned from the road and fined 29,000 after admitting drink-driving.
Police arrested the Brazilian player after pulling over his 2022-plate Mercedes G-Wagen in Ponteland Road, Newcastle, at 01:20 GMT on 12 January.
A breath test showed the 26-year-old had 43 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, above the legal limit of 35.
Sitting at Newcastle Magistrates' Court, district judge Paul Currer gave him a 12-month driving ban.
This will be reduced to nine months if Joelinton completes a rehabilitation course.
