Markus Jonsson

Markus Jonsson (born 9 March 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has previously played for Öster, AIK and Panionios.

Markus Jonsson
Personal information
Full name Per Markus Jonsson
Date of birth (1981-03-09) 9 March 1981
Place of birth Växjö, Sweden
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Right back
Youth career
1988–1997 Växjö
1998 Öster
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2005 Öster 166 (22)
2006–2009 AIK 89 (14)
2010–2011 Panionios 26 (0)
2012–2014 Brann 35 (1)
National team
2007–2009 Sweden 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 November 2014

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.[1]

In January 2010 he signed for Panionios on a free transfer.[2] After two years in Greece, he signed for the Norwegian club Brann on 16 January 2012.[1]

Career statistics
As of 11 November 2013
Season Club Division League Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2001 Östers IF Superettan 26200262
2002 28200280
2003 Allsvenskan 23200232
2004 Superettan 30800308
2005 27800278
2006 AIK Fotboll Allsvenskan 24700247
2007 18300183
2008 19100191
2009 28230312
2009–10 Panionios G.S.S. Superleague Greece 600060
2010–11 13000130
2011–12 800080
2012 SK Brann Tippeligaen 17141212
2013 11000110
2014 700070
Career Total 284367129137

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

References
  1. "Til Bergen for å vinne gull". bt.no (in Norwegian). Bergens Tidende. 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  2. "Mr 100 %" klar för Panionios
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