Joel Pohjanpalo 86 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
ST Finland Serie BKT Palermo
Right Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Lengthy 186 cm 84 kg 31 yrs
Joel Pohjanpalo
86
ST
Low Driven Shot
Precision Header
Press Proven
Aerial Fortress
R 3★3
Pohjanpalo
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 86 77 82 45 85
Finland Serie BKT Palermo
94 CARD 74 CARD 86 TEAM OF THE WEEK
81 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
79
Sprint Speed
83
86 Shooting
Finishing
88
Positioning
88
Long Shots
81
Shot Power
89
Penalties
84
FK Accuracy
62
Volleys
84
77 Passing
Vision
82
Short Pass
86
Long Pass
67
Curve
84
Crossing
68
FK Accuracy
62
82 Dribbling
Ball Control
82
Dribbling
81
Composure [simulator]
86
Balance
83
Agility
83
Reactions
84
45 Defending
Def. Awareness
36
Interceptions
40
Stand Tackle
47
Slide Tackle
34
Heading
88
85 Physical
Strength [simulator]
91
Jumping
92
Aggression
73
Stamina [simulator]
83

Player Info

Full NameJoel Pohjanpalo
Overall 86
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATELengthy
Height186 cm
Weight84 kg
Age31
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.20
Nation Finland
League Serie BKT
Club Palermo
Card ID50551813
Base ID220165

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

ST Roles
Target Forward++ Advanced Forward+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Joel Pohjanpalo

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Gerónimo Rulli
      87
      GK
      Far Reach
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Deflector
      R 2★3
      Rulli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 99 83 85 90 0 86
      Argentina Ligue 1 McDonald's OM

      Close-range reaction tools

      Matvey Safonov
      88
      GK
      Deflector
      Far Reach
      Long Ball Pass
      Cross Claimer
      R 1★4
      Safonov
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 87 86 90 0 88
      Russia Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      Close-range reaction tools

      Anatoliy Trubin
      88
      GK
      Precision Header
      Footwork
      Cross Claimer
      Deflector
      R 2★4
      Trubin
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 86 85 86 91 0 90
      Ukraine Liga Portugal SL Benfica

      Close-range reaction tools

      Emiliano Martínez
      88
      GK
      Rush Out
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Cross Claimer
      R 1★4
      Martínez
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 87 86 86 88 0 90
      Argentina Premier League Aston Villa

      Close-range reaction tools

      Petr Čech
      88
      GK
      Deflector
      Far Throw
      L 1★3
      Čech
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 86 85 76 88 0 90
      Czech Republic Icons ICONS

      Close-range reaction tools

      Ann-Katrin Berger
      88
      GK
      Footwork
      Long Ball Pass
      Cross Claimer
      Deflector
      R 1★4
      Berger
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 87 84 90 0 84
      Germany National Women's Soccer League

      Close-range reaction tools

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Joel Pohjanpalo

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Mohammed Noor
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Finesse Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Noor
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 90 99 90 70 85
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League HERO

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Fer López
      90
      CAM
      Low Driven Shot
      Tiki Taka
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      RM RW L
      L 4★4
      López
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 89 92 94 57 84
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS RC Celta

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Andrea Pirlo
      88
      CDM
      Dead Ball
      Pinged Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Inventive
      CM
      R 5★4
      Pirlo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 82 94 91 83 73
      Italy Icons ICONS

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Kevin De Bruyne
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Dead Ball
      Pinged Pass
      CDM CM
      R 4★5
      Bruyne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 86 94 89 71 80
      Belgium Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Adam Karabec
      90
      CAM
      Low Driven Shot
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      CM RW L
      L 4★4
      Karabec
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 89 90 93 55 85
      Czech Republic Ligue 1 McDonald's OL

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Luis Milla
      90
      CM
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      CDM R
      R 4★4
      Milla
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 87 92 91 90 87
      Spain LALIGA EA SPORTS Getafe CF

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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