Joel Pohjanpalo
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Match-by-match stats
Joel Pohjanpalo 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Joel Pohjanpalo has appeared in 40 Serie B matches this season, totalling 3,491 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 40 | 3,491 | 25 | 7 | 39 | 10 | 7.19 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Total | 41 | 3,555 | 25 | 7 | 39 | 10 | 7.17 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 25 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 32 | 0.82 | 96 |
| Shots | 102 | 2.60 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 37 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.68 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 11 | 0.28 | 38 |
| Shots off target | 45 | 1.16 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 21 | 0.54 | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 6 | 0.15 | 86 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Key passes | 39 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Chances created | 31 | 0.80 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.15 | 40 |
Joel Pohjanpalo has taken 102 shots with 37 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 25 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Joel Pohjanpalo has 7 assists and 39 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 113 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 595 | 15.30 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 388 | 10.00 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 65.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.28 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Backward passes | 153 | 3.94 | 18 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 1.78 | 61 |
Joel Pohjanpalo has completed 388 of 595 passes at 65% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.21 | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 0.49 | 1 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 118 | 3.04 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 85 | 2.19 | 60 |
| Touches | 972 | 25.10 | 1 |
| Possession lost | 321 | 8.28 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.18 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.39 | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 0.62 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Joel Pohjanpalo completes 8 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 118 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.26 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.21 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.08 | 28 |
| Clearances | 35 | 0.90 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 1.24 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Joel Pohjanpalo makes 10 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 349 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 41 | 1.06 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 1.44 | 2 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joel Pohjanpalo has committed 41 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Serie BMainly striker (36 appearances), also at left striker (2) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Finland squad
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D. Håkans25 yrs#11
O. Antman24 yrs#18O. Jukkola24 yrs#19J. Pohjanpalo31 yrs#20
C. Terho23 yrs
M. Peltola24 yrs#4
A. Markhiev24 yrs#6
S. Väänänen24 yrs#6A. Suhonen25 yrs#10
N. Skyttä24 yrs#15
R. Lod33 yrs#17J. Kilo24 yrs#25D. Arifi24 yrs#28L. Walta23 yrs
N. Pyyhtiä22 yrs
36 yrs
Joel Pohjanpalo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 503 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 20 | 1,615 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Serie B | 15 | 1,298 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 7.32 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 11 | 700 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7.02 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 37 | 3,020 | 22 | 5 | 28 | 11 | 7.35 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 38 | 2,997 | 19 | 7 | 38 | 9 | 7.31 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 256 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 33 | 2,114 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 3 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 306 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6.76 |
About Joel Pohjanpalo
Serie B 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Joel Pohjanpalo has scored 25 goals and 7 assists across 40 appearances (39 starts), totalling 3491 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joel Pohjanpalo has attempted 102 shots with 37 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joel Pohjanpalo has created 31 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (42% success rate). Joel Pohjanpalo has contributed 39 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joel Pohjanpalo has registered 10 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 388 from 595 pass attempts, a 65% pass accuracy rate. Joel Pohjanpalo has won 118 of 309 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Pohjanpalo has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 41 fouls and winning 15.
About Joel Pohjanpalo
Joel Pohjanpalo is a 31-year-old forward playing for Palermo in the Serie B, representing Finland. Joel Pohjanpalo is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 13 September 1994.
Most recent appearance
Joel Pohjanpalo's most recent match was away at Hungary on July 20th. Palermo lost 2-1. Joel Pohjanpalo played 66 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
Teammates at Palermo
Joel Pohjanpalo currently plays alongside Manfredi Nespola, Stredair Appuah, Antonio Palumbo, Claudio Gomes, Alessio Buttaro, Kristoffer Lund, Dimitrios Nikolaou, Mattia Fortin, Nahuel Estévez, Hernani, Giangiacomo Magnani, Aljosa Vasic, Pietro Ceccaroni, Matteo Luigi Brunori, Tommaso Augello, Jesse Joronen, Emmanuel Gyasi, Joel Pohjanpalo, Jacopo Segre, Jérémy Le Douaron, Alexis Blin, Salim Diakité, Dennis Johnsen, Tommaso Cassandro, Niccolò Pierozzi, Filippo Ranocchia, Patryk Peda and Mattia Bani at Palermo.