Joel Mero


Joel Mero, is a Finnish former professional football defender. He has represented the football team. Mero was born in Turku, Finland. Mero began his senior club career playing for FC Lahti, before signing with Borussia Mönchengladbach at age 18 in 2013.

Club career

FC Lahti

Mero made his Veikkausliiga debut in June 2012 in a match against Haka. During seasons 2012 and 2013 he made 26 appearances for FC Lahti and scored two goals.

Borussia Monchengladbach II

On 22 April 2013, it was announced that Borussia Mönchengladbach had signed Mero on a four-year contract, with the young Finn joining the club during the summer 2013.

SJK Seinäjoki

SJK Seinäjoki published on 3 July 2017 that it had signed Mero.

International career

Mero was a regular in the Finland national under-21 football team and has a total of 32 caps in international junior matches.

Honours and achievements

Club

;FC Lahti
;Borussia Mönchengladbach II