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My Take
Lindpere fascinates me as a true football nomad. From Tallinn he carried his game to Sofia, Tromso, the New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire, a remarkable spread for a player from a small nation. His 107 caps and 7 goals for Estonia speak to extraordinary longevity and consistency. What I admire most is that crossing borders takes more than talent; it takes adaptability and grit. Now a coach, he is passing on everything he absorbed on those travels. I love that arc: the wanderer who turns his accumulated experience into wisdom for the next generation. That, to me, is a life well spent in the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel Lindpere
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨエル・リンドペレ
- Reading
- よえる・りんどぺれ
- Born
- October 5, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joel Lindpere born?
Born October 5, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Joel Lindpere from?
Joel Lindpere is from Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia.
What does Joel Lindpere do?
Joel Lindpere works as association football player.
How tall is Joel Lindpere?
Joel Lindpere is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.