Jonas Svensson (footballer)

Jonas Svensson
Personal information
Date of birth6 March 1993
Place of birthVerdal, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Rosenborg
Number22
Youth career
-2008Verdal
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2008–2009Levanger14(1)
2009–Rosenborg108(10)
National team
2012Norway U-196(0)
2012–Norway U-216(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 May 2015.

† 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 in defence for Rosenborg.

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 2015[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 50100060
Career Total 1221117427216617

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