Mattias Bjärsmyr
Encyclopedia
Mattias Bjärsmyr (ˈbjæʂ.ˈmʏr; born 3 January 1986 in Hestra
near Gislaved
) is a Swedish
football defender
playing for Panathinaikos. He goes by the nickname "Bjärsa".
on 30 May 2005 as the club took on IF Elfsborg. He became a regular starter later in the year and was nominated best newcomer at the Swedish national football gala. After playing for a local club, Grimsås IF
, and Husqvarna FF
, he joined IFK Göteborg
in 2005. On July 15, 2009, he signed a 4-year contract for Panathinaikos in Greek Superleague.
national team on 13 January 2008 against Costa Rica
. Bjärsmyr has previously served as the captain for Sweden U21
team, and he also captained Sweden's U21 team that competed in the U21 2009 European Championship.
Panathinaikos FC
Rosenborg BK
Hestra, Gislaved
Hestra is a locality situated in Gislaved Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 1,326 inhabitants in 2005....
near Gislaved
Gislaved Municipality
Gislaved Municipality is a municipality in Jönköping County in southern Sweden, with its seat located in the town Gislaved.The present municipality was formed in 1974, whenformer municipalities were amalgamated...
) is a Swedish
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....
football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
playing for Panathinaikos. He goes by the nickname "Bjärsa".
Career
Bjärsmyr made his first appearance for IFK GöteborgIFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
on 30 May 2005 as the club took on IF Elfsborg. He became a regular starter later in the year and was nominated best newcomer at the Swedish national football gala. After playing for a local club, Grimsås IF
Grimsås IF
Grimsås IF is a Swedish football club located in Grimsås.-Background:Grimsås IF currently plays in Division 4 Västergötland Södra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Grimsborg in Grimsås....
, and Husqvarna FF
Husqvarna FF
Husqvarna FF is a football club in Huskvarna, Sweden sponsored by the Husqvarna company.-History:Husqvarna FF was founded in 1987 following the merger of Husqvarna IF and Huskvarna Södra IS. In its early years the new club played in Divisions 2 and 3...
, he joined IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
in 2005. On July 15, 2009, he signed a 4-year contract for Panathinaikos in Greek Superleague.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
Rosenborg | Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
Tippeligaen Tippeligaen Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official... |
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
National team
Bjärsmyr has been featured three times for the senior team. He made his debut for the SwedishSweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
national team on 13 January 2008 against Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
. Bjärsmyr has previously served as the captain for Sweden U21
Sweden national under-21 football team
The Swedish U-21 national football team is the football team representing Sweden in competitions for under-21 year old players. Sweden U21's current captain is Jiloan Hamad with Jakob Johansson as vice captain.-UEFA European U-21 Championship Record:...
team, and he also captained Sweden's U21 team that competed in the U21 2009 European Championship.
Honours
IFK GöteborgIFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
- 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...
: 2007
- 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...
: 2008
Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most...
- Super League GreeceSuper League GreeceThe Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
: 2009–10 - Greek Football CupGreek football CupThe Greek Football Cup , commonly known as the Greek Cup or for sponsorship reasons the Football Cup OPAP, is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation....
: 2010
Rosenborg BK
- Norwegian Premier League ChampionshipNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
: 2010
Career table
| Club | Season | Dom. league | Dom. cup | Int. cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Hestra SSK, Grimsås IF Grimsås IF Grimsås IF is a Swedish football club located in Grimsås.-Background:Grimsås IF currently plays in Division 4 Västergötland Södra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Grimsborg in Grimsås.... |
−2001 | Youth football | |||||||||
| Total | –2001 | Youth football | |||||||||
| Husqvarna FF Husqvarna FF Husqvarna FF is a football club in Huskvarna, Sweden sponsored by the Husqvarna company.-History:Husqvarna FF was founded in 1987 following the merger of Husqvarna IF and Huskvarna Södra IS. In its early years the new club played in Divisions 2 and 3... |
2002 | 1 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | ≥1 | ≥0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | ≥15 | ≥0 | |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | ≥21 | ≥0 | |
| Total | 2002–04 | 37 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | ≥37 | ≥0 |
| IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups.... |
2005 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 3 | |
| Total | 2005–07 | 64 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 114 | 3 |
| Career totals | 2002–07 | 101 | 2 | ≥8 | ≥1 | 16 | 0 | ≥26 | ≥0 | ≥151 | ≥3 |