Markus Jonsson
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Markus Jonsson born 9 March 1981 in Växjö
, Sweden
, is a professional Swedish footballer currently playing with Panionios F.C. in Greek Super League .
Having spent seven seasons playing for Östers IF
, he decided not to prolong his contract in 2005. With the aim of taking up competition with Jimmy Tamandi
for the right-back spot at AIK, Jonsson left his hometown for AIK on a free transfer in November 2005. Not only did he manage to out-compete Tamandi, Jonsson has been so impressive as a right back, he has frequently been named 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. Until 7 November 2009 he had taken 13 penalties for AIK in 2006, converting all 13.
Jonsson has since been called up for the national team for their yearly winter tour, this time being held in South America, facing Venezuela and Ecuador (twice).
Växjö
Växjö is a city and the seat of Växjö Municipality, Kronoberg County, Sweden with 64 200 inhabitants in 2010. It is the administrative, cultural and industrial centre of Kronoberg County. Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö. It has a population of about 64 200, out of a...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, is a professional Swedish footballer currently playing with Panionios F.C. in Greek Super League .
Having spent seven seasons playing for Östers IF
Östers IF
Östers IF is a Swedish football club located in Växjö. The club, formed 20 April 1930 , is currently playing in the second Swedish league called Superettan. In 1968, Öster won Allsvenskan as newcomers. The club is affiliated to the Smålands Fotbollförbund...
, he decided not to prolong his contract in 2005. With the aim of taking up competition with Jimmy Tamandi
Jimmy Tamandi
Jimmy Tamandi is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for GAIS. He started his career at Nydala IF before moving to Malmö FF in 1992. He made his professional debut in 1999 when Malmö were relegated. He stayed with the team through promotion in 2000 and then also in the 2001 comeback campaign...
for the right-back spot at AIK, Jonsson left his hometown for AIK on a free transfer in November 2005. Not only did he manage to out-compete Tamandi, Jonsson has been so impressive as a right back, he has frequently been named 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
Kenny Pavey
Kenneth Steven "Kenny" Pavey is an English footballer who currently plays for Allsvenskan club AIK from Solna, near Stockholm.-Career:Pavey made his debut at local club Affenley FC before moving to his boyhood favourite club Millwall. He ended his junior years at Sittingbourne where he also made...
. 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. Until 7 November 2009 he had taken 13 penalties for AIK in 2006, converting all 13.
Jonsson has since been called up for the national team for their yearly winter tour, this time being held in South America, facing Venezuela and Ecuador (twice).
AIK
- AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
: 2009Allsvenskan 2009Allsvenskan 2009, part of the 2009 Swedish football season, was the 85th Allsvenskan season played. AIK clinched their first Swedish title since 1998.- Participating teams :- Overview :- League table :- Results :... - Svenska CupenSvenska CupenSvenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
: 2009