Players like Joel Pohjanpalo
STPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Pohjanpalo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Pohjanpalo are Žan Vipotnik, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Ibrahim Diabaté. Doppel rates Žan Vipotnik (Swansea City) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joel Pohjanpalo is a clinical finisher, exemplifying the role of a penalty-box poacher with his impressive scoring record. His top-tier finishing ability ranks him in the 17th percentile among strikers, showcasing his knack for converting chances into goals, while his overall performance places him in the top 26% of his peers. With only a handful of games missed over the past three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable asset for Palermo.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Pohjanpalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Lars-Jørgen Salvesensimilar↗ | Derby County | 30 | €500k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Pohjanpalo
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joel Pohjanpalo · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joel Pohjanpalo?
Statistically, Žan Vipotnik (Swansea City) is the closest look-alike to Joel Pohjanpalo — a 80/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joel Pohjanpalo?
By Doppel's fit score, Žan Vipotnik (Swansea City) is the closest profile to Joel Pohjanpalo, with a 80/100 overall match. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen and Ibrahim Diabaté are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Pohjanpalo?
Yes. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (Derby County) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Pohjanpalo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Pohjanpalo's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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