Niklas Gunnarsson

Niklas Gunnarsson
Personal information
Date of birthApril 27, 1991
Place of birthTønsberg, Norway
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Vålerenga
Number2
Youth career
Pors
Walsall
Odd
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013Odd48(3)
2014-Vålerenga34(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 May 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Niklas Gunnarsson (born 27 April 1991 in Tønsberg) is a Norwegian footballer, who plays as a defender for the Tippeligaen side Vålerenga. He is the son of former football manager Ronny Gunnarsson.[1] He is known for his trademark long throw ins, good crossing ability and offensive play.

Gunnarsson made his senior debut on 25 March 2012 against Songdal, they lost the game 0-4.[2]

His contract with Odd expired after the 2013 season, and in October 2013 he signed a three-year contract with Vålerenga and joined the club in January 2014.[3]

References

  1. Enger, Erik (12.08.12). "Som far så sønn". Porsgrunns Dagblad. Retrieved 13 February 2015. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. "Niklas Gunnarsson". altomfotball.no (in Norwegian). TV 2. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  3. Berge, Grete Ingebjørg; Ekeli, Fredrik Laland; Hansen, Lars (8 October 2013). "– Veldig skuffet over Niklas' avgjørelse". NRK (in Norwegian). Retrieved 19 November 2013.