Jonas Svensson (footballer)

Jonas Svensson
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-03-06) 6 March 1993
Place of birth Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7 12 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
Rosenborg
Number 2
Youth career
-2008 Verdal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Levanger 14 (1)
2009– Rosenborg 138 (10)
National team
2012 Norway U-19 6 (0)
2012– Norway U-21 6 (0)
2015– Norway 0 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 April 2016.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 March 2013

Jonas Svensson (born 6 March 1993 in Verdal) is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Rosenborg. Originally a midfielder, Svensson was converted to defender in 2014, and is now the club's regular right-back.

Career

As a fifteen- and sixteen-year-old, Svensson played several games in the 2. Divisjon for Levanger FK. In August 2009, Svensson moved to Rosenborg.

His debut came on 10 March 2011 in Rosenborg's thrilling 4-4 draw against Lillestrøm.[1] Svensson then made his first league start against Haugesund, replacing the long-term injured Michael Jamtfall.[2] He signed a professional contract with Rosenborg in June 2011 to the end of the 2013 season.[3]

In Rosenborg's 4-0 win over Sarpsborg 08 on 3 June 2011, Svensson scored two goals.[4]

On 13 July 2011, Svensson made his European debut against Icelandic side Breiðablik in the Champions League Second qualifying round.[5]

Career statistics

As of 1 May 2016[6]
Season Club Division League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2008 Levanger 2. Divisjon 1000000100
2009 41100051
2010 Rosenborg Tippeligaen 00100010
2011 2524160353
2012 27342140455
2013 2735042365
2014 2321130283
2015 29070141501
2016 70100080
Career Total 1521124441321718

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