Joel Campbell (full name: Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels) is a Costa Rican professional footballer known for playing as a forward or winger. Below is a concise profile focused on his time with Club León and general career highlights.

• Date of birth: June 26, 1992
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Position: Forward / Winger
• Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Club León (Mexico)

• Joel Campbell signed with Club León in June 2019 on a one-year loan from Arsenal (with subsequent movement in his career). He joined León after previous stints in Europe and elsewhere in Liga MX.
• During his time at León (2019–2020 season), he contributed as an attacking option on the wing/forward line, appearing in Liga MX matches and Copa MX competitions. His role included creating chances, stretching defenses with pace, and providing goals/assists when called upon.
• Campbell's tenure at León followed successful spells in Mexico (notably with Santos Laguna earlier) and came after a long spell contracted to Arsenal that involved multiple loans across Europe and the Americas.

Career highlights (selected)

• Began professional career with Deportivo Saprissa and Puntarenas in Costa Rica before moving to Europe.
• Signed by Arsenal in 2011 and spent multiple seasons on loan at clubs including Lorient (France), Real Betis (Spain), Olympiacos (Greece), Villarreal (Spain) and Sporting Gijón (Spain).
• Key contributor to Costa Rica’s national team, notably at the 2014 FIFA World Cup where he scored in the Round of 16 against Greece (penalty shootout tie-break) and helped Costa Rica reach the quarter-finals.
• Has played in Liga MX with Santos Laguna and Club León, bringing international experience and attacking versatility.

Notes

• Appearances, goals, and contract details can change season to season; for the latest stats (appearances, goals, assists, current club status), consult up-to-date databases such as official club pages, Liga MX records, or recognized football statistic sites.

Profile summary provided above reflects Campbell’s background and his period at Club León; this does not include match-by-match statistics or transfers after 2020 unless updated sources are checked for the most recent career moves.