Tommy Jönsson
Encyclopedia
Tommy Jönsson is a former Swedish
football player, who played as defender
and retired in 2010.
, where he played for 6 years, in 1998 he decided to go to Halmstads BK and have played there ever since.
Since 2003 he have been Halmstads BKs team captain, he succeeded Petter Hansson
, prior to the 2010 season
he was replaced as teamcaptain by Johnny Lundberg
.
On 2 July 2008 against Hammarby IF
, 1-1, he played his 400th match totally for Halmstads BK, 245 Allsvenskan
matches and 155 Svenska Cupen
. At the end of the 2010 season
Tommy Jönsson announced that he retired from football after 12 years in Halmstads BK and continue a career outside football as a financial adviser
, he retire with 2 fewer matches then former teammate Torbjörn Arvidsson
who holdes the records for most played matches in Halmstads BK.
3 times in 2003. He was part of the starting line-up against both Qatar
, victory 3-2, and Thailand
, victory 4-1, and then coming on as a substitute against Croatia
, defeat 1-2.
Malmö FF:
Halmstads BK:
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 player, who played as defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and retired in 2010.
Career
He started his career in the club GIF Nike and at the age of 16 moved to Malmö FFMalmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
, where he played for 6 years, in 1998 he decided to go to Halmstads BK and have played there ever since.
Since 2003 he have been Halmstads BKs team captain, he succeeded Petter Hansson
Petter Hansson
Petter Hansson ; born December 14, 1976 in Söderhamn) is a Swedish footballer who is currently playing in the French Ligue 2 at AS Monaco.- Söderhamns FF and Halmstads BK :...
, prior to the 2010 season
2010 Allsvenskan
- Overview :-League table:-Relegation play-offs:-----Results:...
he was replaced as teamcaptain by Johnny Lundberg
Johnny Lundberg
Johnny Lundberg is a Swedish professional football defender, who currently plays for Halmstads BK.-Career:Starting his career in Landskrona BoIS at the age of 6, he then made his debut for the club in 2001 in Superettan, coming on as a substitute against GIF Sundsvall...
.
On 2 July 2008 against Hammarby IF
Hammarby IF
Hammarby Fotboll is a Swedish football club based in Johanneshov - just south of Södermalm, the southernmost district of Stockholm city centre...
, 1-1, he played his 400th match totally for Halmstads BK, 245 Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan 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...
matches and 155 Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen
Svenska 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...
. At the end of the 2010 season
2010 Allsvenskan
- Overview :-League table:-Relegation play-offs:-----Results:...
Tommy Jönsson announced that he retired from football after 12 years in Halmstads BK and continue a career outside football as a financial adviser
Financial adviser
A financial adviser, is a professional who renders financial services to individuals, businesses and governments. This can involve investment advice, which may include pension planning, and/or advice on life insurance and other insurances such as income protection insurance, critical illness...
, he retire with 2 fewer matches then former teammate Torbjörn Arvidsson
Torbjörn Arvidsson
Torbjörn Arvidsson was a Swedish football player, who plays defender for Halmstads BK.- Career :Starting his career in Kalmar FF he early moved to Halmstads BK in 1989, where he played until 2005...
who holdes the records for most played matches in Halmstads BK.
National team
He have represented SwedenSweden 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...
3 times in 2003. He was part of the starting line-up against both Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
, victory 3-2, and Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
, victory 4-1, and then coming on as a substitute against Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
, defeat 1-2.
Achievements
- 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...
: - Stora Silvret (2nd): 19961996 in Swedish footballThe 1996 season in Swedish football, starting January 1996 and ending December 1996:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 1996 :...
- Lilla Silvret (3rd): 19941994 in Swedish footballThe 1994 season in Swedish football, starting January 1994 and ending December 1994:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 1994 :...
, 19971997 in Swedish footballThe 1997 season in Swedish football, starting January 1997 and ending December 1997:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 1997 :...
- 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...
: - Runner-up: 1995-96
- 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...
: - Champion: 20002000 in Swedish footballThe 2000 season in Swedish football, starting January 2000 and ending December 2000:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 2000 :...
- Stora Silvret (2nd): 20042004 in Swedish footballThe 2004 season in Swedish football, starting January 2004 and ending December 2004:- Events :* 19 May 2004: Valencia wins the UEFA Cup final against Marseille which was played on Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg....
- Lilla Silvret (3rd): 19991999 in Swedish footballThe 1999 season in Swedish football, starting January 1999 and ending December 1999:- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 1999 :...
- Bronze: 19981998 in Swedish footballThe 1998 season in Swedish football, started January 1998 and ended December 1998.- Official titles :- Competitions :- Promotions :- League transfers :- Relegations :- International qualifications :- Allsvenskan 1998 :...