Joel Pohjanpalo
Finland/F/
FinlandPlayer Info
Joel Pohjanpalo is a Finnish international striker currently leading the line for Italian Serie B side Palermo. At 31, the 184cm tall forward is a prolific goal-scorer renowned for his powerful heading, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing. His career took off at HJK Helsinki before a move to Bayer Leverkusen, which included successful loan spells at clubs like Union Berlin, where he became a cult hero. His impressive goal tally for the Finnish national team, including crucial strikes in European Championship qualification, has cemented his status as a national icon. With a market value of €4 million, he is one of Finland's most valuable players. His honors include Finnish league titles and a Bundesliga promotion, alongside individual awards like the Veikkausliiga Player of the Year. Pohjanpalo is a complete striker, combining physicality with technical skill, and remains the key offensive threat for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/02/02
Venezia
Palermo4750000€
Transfer
2022/08/18
Bayer 04 LeverkusenVenezia3200000€
Transfer
2022/06/29
Caykur RizesporBayer 04 LeverkusenLoan Ended
2021/09/04
Bayer 04 LeverkusenCaykur RizesporLoan
2021/06/29
1. FC Union BerlinBayer 04 LeverkusenLoan Ended
2020/09/29
Bayer 04 Leverkusen1. FC Union BerlinLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Finland
UEFA Nations League2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
5
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
226
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
31
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
3
Clearances Per Game
5
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
0