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Joel Voelkerling Persson
Swedish footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joel Axel Krister Voelkerling Persson (born 15 January 2003) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Öster.
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Born in Dalköpinge, Sweden,[1] Voelkerling Persson played for the academy of local club Trelleborg before joining the youth sector of Serie A side Roma in January 2019, following a successful trial at the Italian club.[2][3][4] Initially assigned to the under-17 squad,[4][5] the centre-forward came through Roma's youth ranks[6][7] before renewing his contract with the club in the summer of 2020.[8]
During the 2021–22 season, Voelkerling Persson started training with Roma's first team under manager José Mourinho,[1][5][6] and made his first bench appearances for the senior squad in several Serie A and UEFA Europa Conference League matches.[6][9] During the same campaign, he was a part of Roma's under-19 squad that reached the final of the national championship before losing to Inter Milan.[10][11]
On 13 July 2022, Voelkerling Persson joined newly promoted Serie A side Lecce on a permanent deal, signing a five-year contract with the club.[5][12] The transfer reportedly commanded a fee of almost €1 million, with a 50% sell-on clause and a buy-back option in favor of Roma.[5]
After struggling with injuries in the first half of the 2022–23 season,[13] the forward made his professional debut in Serie A on 14 January 2023, coming on as a substitute for Lorenzo Colombo in the 72nd minute of a 2–2 home draw against Milan.[14][15]
On 26 August 2023, Lecce announced that they had agreed with Dutch side Vitesse to transfer Voelkerling Persson and that he was set to complete his medical tests in the Netherlands.[16][17] The deal was officially completed three days later, with the player joining the Eredivisie club on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[18][19] He played nine games for Vitesse throughout the 2023–24 league season.[20]
On 17 August 2024, Voelkerling Persson joined Allsvenskan club IFK Värnamo on loan until the end of the 2024 campaign, with an option to buy and a sell-on clause in favor of Lecce.[21][22]
On 9 July 2025, Voelkerling Persson moved to Öster until the end of 2026.[23]
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International career
Voelkerling Persson has represented Sweden at youth international level, having played for the under-19 national team.[24]
Personal life
He has an older brother, Jakob, who is also a professional footballer and plays as a defender.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 19 May 2024[25]
- Including appearances in Coppa Italia and KNVB Cup.
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