Markus Jonsson
Swedish former professional footballer (born 1981)
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Per Markus Jonsson 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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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Per Markus Jonsson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 March 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Växjö, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | 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) |
| Total | 316 | (37) | |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2009 | Sweden | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 November 2014 | |||
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
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Östers IF | 2001 | Superettan | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| 2002 | Superettan | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2003 | Allsvenskan | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2004 | Superettan | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | |
| 2005 | Superettan | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | |
| AIK | 2006 | Allsvenskan | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 |
| 2007 | Allsvenskan | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
| 2008 | Allsvenskan | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2009 | Allsvenskan | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | |
| Panionios | 2009–10 | Super League Greece | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | Super League Greece | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | Super League Greece | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| SK Brann | 2012 | Tippeligaen | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| 2013 | Tippeligaen | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 | Tippeligaen | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 284 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 291 | 37 | ||
Honours
AIK