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My Take
Joel Campbell embodies the proud ambition of Central American football. Joining Arsenal and then enduring loan spells in France, Spain, and Greece, he chased his development across foreign leagues, learning the game in unfamiliar languages and cultures. That nomadic apprenticeship demands real resilience. Versatile enough to play both winger and forward, he became a standard-bearer for Costa Rica on the international stage. I find his journey inspiring precisely because it was never smooth; he kept fighting for his place. To me, players like Campbell who carry a small nation's hopes deserve more recognition than the major leagues usually give them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel Campbell
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョエル・キャンベル
- Reading
- じょえる・きゃんべる
- Born
- June 26, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- San José, San José Province, Costa Rica
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joel Campbell born?
Born June 26, 1992 (age 34).
Where is Joel Campbell from?
Joel Campbell is from San José, San José Province, Costa Rica.
What does Joel Campbell do?
Joel Campbell works as association football player.
How tall is Joel Campbell?
Joel Campbell is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.