Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝoˈel ˈkambel]; born 26 June 1992) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays for English club Arsenal and the Costa Rica national team. Campbell plays as a forward but can also be deployed on the wings.He joined Arsenal in 2011, but spent his first three seasons out on loan at three clubs in three different countries: Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiacos. Campbell made his competitive Arsenal debut as the club won the 2014 FA Community Shield.Campbell has earned almost 40 caps for Costa Rica. He made his senior international debut in 2011 and was selected for that year's CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa América, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup.