Markus Jonsson

Swedish footballers
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IntroSwedish footballers
PlacesSweden
isAthlete Football player Association football player
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth9 March 1981, Växjö
Age43 years
The details

Biography

Markus Jonsson (born 9 March 1981) is a professional Swedish football defender playing for Brann in Norway's Tippeligaen. He has previously played for Öster, AIK and Panionios.

Club career

He was born in Växjö, Sweden, and played seven seasons for his hometown team Östers. In November 2005, Jonsson signed for AIK on a free transfer, and managed to out-compete Jimmy Tamandi for the right-back spot at AIK. Impressive play from Jonsson made him frequently named as a contender for said spot in the national team.

More than just a skilled defender, Jonsson is known for his well-chosen offensive runs and precise crosses, forming a tremendous partnership with right winger Kenny Pavey. An excellent marksman from the penalty spot and AIK's first-choice penalty taker, Jonsson has stated in several interviews that he has never missed a penalty kick in a competitive match as a senior player. According to himself, he converted 25 penalties in a row when playing in Sweden.

In January 2010 he signed for Panionios on a free transfer. After two years in Greece, he signed for the Norwegian club Brann on 16 January 2012.

Career statistics

As of 11 November 2013
SeasonClubDivisionLeagueCupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2001Östers IFSuperettan26200262
200228200280
2003Allsvenskan23200232
2004Superettan30800308
200527800278
2006AIK FotbollAllsvenskan24700247
200718300183
200819100191
200928230312
2009–10Panionios G.S.S.Superleague Greece600060
2010–1113000130
2011–12800080
2012SK BrannTippeligaen17141212
201311000110
2014700070
Career Total284367129137

International career

Jonsson has been capped four times and he has been called up for the national team for their yearly winter tour on a couple of occasions.

Honours

AIK

  • Allsvenskan: 2009
  • Svenska Cupen: 2009

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