Ríkharður Jónsson
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| Intro | Footballer | |
| A.K.A. | Ríkhardur Jónsson | |
| A.K.A. | Ríkhardur Jónsson | |
| Places | Iceland | |
| was | Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 12 November 1929, Akranes | |
| Death | 14 February 2017 (aged 87 years) |
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Biography
Ríkharður Jónsson (born 12 November 1929) is an Icelandic former footballer.
He made his debut for the Icelandic national team in 1947, and got 33 caps and 17 goals until 1965. This made him top goalscorer of the national team. In 2006 the record was equalled by Eiður Guðjohnsen. In 2007, it was broken. After his playing career he also became coach of the national football team from 1969-1971. He also managed ÍA Akranes.
He played for Fram and ÍA Akranes.
In Iceland, he is often seen as one of the greatest footballer to come from their country.
Honours
- Top goalscorer award Icelandic League 1955 (while playing for ÍA Akranes).