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, Nikola Vasic scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Joel Pohjanpalo is a clinical penalty-box poacher, adept at finding the back of the net with impressive finishing skills, ranking in the top 17% among his peers. With 24 goals in 38 appearances this season for Palermo, his scoring ability underscores his status as a top player, sitting in the top 26% overall. Durable and reliable, he has missed only seven games in the last three seasons, showcasing his fitness and consistency in delivering vital contributions.
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↗ | Viking FK | 30 | €500k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Nikola Vasicsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 35 | €200k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
* 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 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. Nikola Vasic (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
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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