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Joel Pohjanpalo is an association football player. Born on September 13, 1994, Joel Pohjanpalo is from Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. That works out to 31 years old in 2026. The listed height is 186 cm.
My Take
Nordic strikers have a quiet charisma I find appealing, and Joel Pohjanpalo embodies it. A 186 cm Helsinki-born forward who debuted for HJK at seventeen and bravely moved to Germany at nineteen, he has built a sturdy, well-traveled career now anchored at Palermo in Italy and as a leader for Finland's national team. He is not a glamorous superstar, but there is something genuinely stirring about a dependable forward carrying his country forward. I find myself rooting for him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel Pohjanpalo
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨエル・ポーヤンパロ
- Reading
- よえる・ぽーやんぱろ
- Born
- September 13, 1994 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joel Pohjanpalo born?
Born September 13, 1994 (age 31).
Where is Joel Pohjanpalo from?
Joel Pohjanpalo is from Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
What does Joel Pohjanpalo do?
Joel Pohjanpalo works as association football player.
How tall is Joel Pohjanpalo?
Joel Pohjanpalo is 186 cm.
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