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Markus Jonsson

Markus Jonsson

Swedish former professional footballer (born 1981)

Per Markus Jonsson (born 9 March 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Öster, AIK, Panionios, and Brann during a club career that spanned between 1999 and 2014. A full international between 2007 and 2009, he won four caps for the Sweden national team.

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Club career

He was born in Växjö, Sweden, and played seven seasons for his hometown team Öster. 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed] 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]

International career

Jonsson won four caps for the Sweden national team between 2007 and 2009.[3]

Career statistics

As of 11 November 2013
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Honours

AIK

References

  1. [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.
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    "Mr 100 %" klar för Panionios
  3. [3]
    "Markus Jonsson – Spelarstatistik – Svensk fotboll". svenskfotboll.se. (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 February 2022.
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