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Joel Pohjanpalo

Attacker
🇫🇮 Finland · 32 yrs · Born 13 Sep 1994 in Helsinki · 1.86 m · 83 kg · Right-footed
Centre Forward
Palermo

Joel Pohjanpalo is an attacker from Finland who plays for Palermo, wearing shirt number 20. This season he has scored 2 goals in 8 appearances. Born in 1994, he stands 1.86 m tall.

Player information

Full name Joel Julius Ilmari Pohjanpalo
Known as J. Pohjanpalo
Position Attacker
Team Palermo
Nationality Finland
Date of birth 13 September 1994
Age 32 years
Height 1.86 m
Weight 83 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 20

Season statistics

8 Matches
2 Goals
0 Assists
0 Yellow cards
0 Red cards
1.0 Rating

Recent matches · last 5

? W W W W

Clubs and national teams · 2

  1. Palermo - club crest
    Palermo
    Feb 2025 – Jun 2029 #20
  2. Finland - club crest
    Finland National team
    – – Nov 2012 #20

The career of Joel Pohjanpalo so far

Joel Pohjanpalo's career began at Klubi-04. He moved to HJK in 2012, to Venezia in 2022 for €2.5m and then to Palermo in 2025 for €4.8m, among 16 recorded transfers in total. He has won 5 trophies. He currently plays for Palermo, with 2 goals in 8 appearances this season.

Career history · 16 transfers

  1. 2025
    Venezia Palermo
    €4,750,000 3 February 2025
  2. 2022
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen Venezia
    €2,500,000 19 August 2022
  3. 2022
    Rizespor Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    30 June 2022
  4. 2021
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rizespor
    5 Sep 2021
  5. 2021
    FC Union Berlin Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    30 June 2021
  6. 2020
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen FC Union Berlin
    30 Sep 2020
  7. 2020
    Hamburger SV Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    30 June 2020
  8. 2020
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen Hamburger SV
    24 January 2020
  9. 2016
    Fortuna Düsseldorf Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    30 June 2016
  10. 2014
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fortuna Düsseldorf
    2 Jul 2014
  11. 2014
    HJK Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    1 July 2014
  12. 2014
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen HJK
    30 June 2014
  13. 2014
    Aalen Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    29 Jun 2014
  14. 2013
    Bayer 04 Leverkusen Aalen
    2 Sep 2013
  15. 2013
    HJK Bayer 04 Leverkusen
    €500,000 1 Sep 2013
  16. 2012
    Klubi-04 HJK
    1 January 2012

Frequently asked questions about Joel Pohjanpalo

What team does Joel Pohjanpalo play for?

Joel Pohjanpalo plays for Palermo.

What position does Joel Pohjanpalo play?

Joel Pohjanpalo plays as an attacker, usually as a centre forward.

How old is Joel Pohjanpalo?

Joel Pohjanpalo is 32 years old, born on 13 September 1994.

How tall is Joel Pohjanpalo?

Joel Pohjanpalo is 1.86 m (6′1″) tall.

How many goals has Joel Pohjanpalo scored this season?

Joel Pohjanpalo has scored 2 goals in 8 appearances this season.

Where is Joel Pohjanpalo from?

Joel Pohjanpalo is from Finland.

Which teams has Joel Pohjanpalo played for?

Joel Pohjanpalo has played for Klubi-04, HJK, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Aalen, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Hamburger SV, FC Union Berlin and Rizespor.

What shirt number does Joel Pohjanpalo wear?

Joel Pohjanpalo wears shirt number 20 for Palermo.

When did Joel Pohjanpalo join Palermo?

Joel Pohjanpalo joined Palermo from Venezia on 3 February 2025 for a fee of €4.8m.