Per Markus Jonsson (born 9 March 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Öster, AIK, Panionios, and Brann during a club career that spanned between 1999 and 2014. A full international between 2007 and 2009, he won four caps for the Sweden national team.
Club career He was born in Växjö, Sweden, and played seven seasons for his hometown team Öster. In November 2005, Jonsson signed for AIK on a free transfer, and managed to out-compete Jimmy Tamandi for the right-back spot at AIK. Impressive play from Jonsson made him frequently named as a contender for said spot in the national team.
In addition to his defensive abilities, Jonsson is noted for his well-timed attacking runs and accurate crossing, and for his effective partnership with right winger Kenny Pavey. Jonsson is regarded as a reliable penalty taker and served as AIK’s first-choice option from the spot. He has stated in interviews that he has not missed a penalty in competitive senior matches, claiming a streak of 25 consecutive conversions during his time in Sweden.
In January 2010 he signed for Panionios on a free transfer."Mr 100 %" klar för Panionios After two years in Greece, he signed for the Norwegian club Brann on 16 January 2012.
International career Jonsson won four caps for the Sweden national team between 2007 and 2009.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueCupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsÖsters IF2001Superettan262002622002Superettan282002802003Allsvenskan232002322004Superettan308003082005Superettan27800278AIK2006Allsvenskan247002472007Allsvenskan183001832008Allsvenskan191001912009Allsvenskan28230312Panionios2009–10Super League Greece6000602010–11Super League Greece130001302011–12Super League Greece800080SK Brann2012Tippeligaen171412122013Tippeligaen110001102014Tippeligaen700070Career Total284367129137
Honours AIK Allsvenskan: 2009 Svenska Cupen: 2009
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