Meet Joel Piroe, Leeds United’s Dutch hitman and Championship golden boot winner

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Joel Piroe is a professional footballer for Leeds United.

Leeds United were down in the dumps in 2023 as they were relegated from the Premier League after just three years.

Daniel Farke was tasked with getting them back as soon as possible, and to do that, he brought in Joel Piroe to spearhead his attack.

The Dutchman scored to help send Leeds to the Play-off final and, after that was lost, to the Championship title in his second season.

Here’s what you need to know about him.

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How old is Joel Piroe?

Piroe was born on August 2, 1999, in Wijchen, the Netherlands. As of September 2025, he is 26 years old.

He is just reaching the peak years of his career and is aiming to impress in the Premier League.

How tall is Joel Piroe?

Piroe stands at a robust 6’1″ tall.

Farke increased the height of his squad in the summer transfer window but Piroe already fitted the mould.

When did Leeds United sign Joel Piroe?

Leeds signed Piroe for £10m from Swansea City in the summer of 2023. He had begun his career at PSV Eindhoven before moving to Wales in 2021.

It proved to be a smart investment, as his goals in the 2024-25 season helped secure the Championship title.

Joel Piroe salary

Piroe reportedly earns £40,000 a week at Leeds, which works out at £2.08m a year.

That actually puts the striker at the lower end of the wage bill at Elland Road.

Joel Piroe stats

Piroe has enjoyed a great first two seasons at Leeds, scoring 33 goals and claiming the Golden Boot for finishing top scorer in the Championship in 2024-25 with 19 strikes.

Joel Piroe social media

Piroe has an official Instagram account with 81k followers that you can find @joelmrpiroe.

He does not appear to have an official Twitter, formerly X, account.

Praise for Joel Piroe

Piroe has been Farke’s first-choice striker since he took charge of the club and heaped praise on him in February 2025 amid a hot scoring streak.

“I’m not interested in the Golden Boot, but I would take it,” said Farke.

“He plays with confidence, even if behind the striker. It’s totally up to him, his quality is never in doubt.

“He has shown this over several seasons. If you back him, he will always deliver goals. His fitness level is important for him so can deliver high sprints. He has worked hard to gain this level. He is doing outstanding at the moment.”