Jón Guðni Fjóluson

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Jón Guðni Fjóluson
Jón with Hammarby IF in 2021.
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-04-10) 10 April 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Þorlákshöfn, Iceland
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Víkingur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Fram 42 (10)
2011–2012 Beerschot 4 (0)
2012–2015 GIF Sundsvall 74 (2)
2016–2018 IFK Norrköping 59 (3)
2018–2020 FC Krasnodar 16 (0)
2020 Brann 11 (0)
2021–2023 Hammarby IF 21 (1)
2024– Víkingur 0 (0)
International career‡
2009–2011 Iceland U21 11 (0)
2010– Iceland 18 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2021

Jón Guðni Fjóluson (born 10 April 1989) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Víkingur in the Besta deildin.

Career[edit]

Fram[edit]

Jón started playing football at the Ægir Þorlákshöfn youth academy. In 2007, aged 18, he joined Fram in the Úrvalsdeild, Iceland's first tier. In 2010, he had trials with both Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven.[1][2]

Beerschot[edit]

On 6 June 2011, Jón moved to Beerschot in the Belgian Pro League. Following the 2011–12 season, after being given limited playing time, he was allowed to leave on a free transfer.[3][4]

GIF Sundsvall[edit]

On 24 August 2012, Jón signed a three and half year-contract with GIF Sundsvall in Allsvenskan, competing with Marcus Danielson and Stefan Ålander for one of the two centre-back positions.[5] The club was relegated from Sweden's first tier the same year, through a play-off loss against Halmstads BK. In 2013, Sundsvall finished third in Superettan, as Jón only made ten league appearances due to injuries, but lost once again to Halmstads BK in the promotion play-offs.[6][7]

In 2014, Jón established himself as a key player for GIF Sundsvall, being named Player of the Year by the Medelpad Football Association, as the club won a promotion through finishing second in the Superettan table.[8] In 2015, Jón made 29 league appearances in Allsvenskan, scoring once, as the club finished 12th in the table.[9]

IFK Norrköping[edit]

On 1 December 2015, Jón moved to IFK Norrköping on a free transfer, signing a three year-deal. He became the club's first new signing after winning the 2015 Allsvenskan.[10][11] In 2016, Jón began the season as a starter, making 16 appearances as the club finished 3rd in the table, before getting injured in September and being ruled out for the rest of the season.[9][12]

In 2017, IFK Norrköping reached the final of Svenska Cupen, the main domestic cup, but lost 1–4 against Östersunds FK.[13] During the summer transfer window, Fjoluson reportedly attracted interest from Turkish club Konyaspor, but IFK Norrköping declined an offer of 5 million Swedish kronor.[14] IFK Norrköping finished 6th in the Allsvenskan table and Jón ended the season by playing all 30 league games.[9]

In January 2018, Belgian club Zulte Waregem put in a new offer worth 5 million Swedish kronor for Jón, but it was once again declined by IFK Norrköping.[15] He continued as a starter, making 13 Allsvenskan appearances before leaving in the summer transfer window with six months left on his contract.[9][16]

Krasnodar[edit]

On 10 August 2018, Jón transferred to FC Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League, signing a three year-deal.[17] He saw his playing time limited at Krasnodar, and on 22 July 2020, manager Murad Musayev announced that he would leave the club by mutual consent.[18][19]

Brann[edit]

On 22 September 2020, Jón joined SK Brann in the Eliteserien, on a deal until the end of the year.[20] He made 11 league appearances for the side and helped the club out of the relegation battle; SK Brann eventually finished 10th in the table.[21][22][23]

Hammarby IF[edit]

On 16 January 2021, Jón signed a three-year contract with Hammarby IF, thus returning to the Swedish Allsvenskan.[24] On 30 May 2021, he won the 2020–21 Svenska Cupen, the main domestic cup, with the club through a 5–4 win on penalties (0–0 after full-time) against BK Häcken in the final.[25][26] He featured in all six games as the side reached the play-off round of the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League, after eliminating Maribor (4–1 on aggregate) and FK Čukarički (6–4 on aggregate), where the club was knocked out by Basel (4–4 on aggregate) after a penalty shoot-out, although Jón scored a brace in the second leg at home.[27][28][29][30] On 3 October, in a 1–3 away loss against his former club IFK Norrköping, Jón suffered a cruciate ligament injury, expected to keep him sideline until the summer of 2022.[31] On 22 July 2022, it was announced that Jón would not return to the field until 2023, due to a setback in his rehabilitation.[32] In early 2023, however, it was confirmed that Jón would remain sidelined for the rest of the year.[33] On 12 November 2023, it was announced that Jón would leave the club at the end of the year following the expiration of his contract.[34]

Return to Iceland[edit]

On 18 December 2023, Jón signed a two-year contract with Víkingur in the Icelandic top-tier Besta deildin.[35]

International career[edit]

Jón played at the China Cup 2017, where Iceland won silver medals[36][37]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of 17 October 2023[38]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Fram 2009 Úrvalsdeild 17 5 0 0 4[a] 1 21 6
2010 17 5 2 0 0 0 19 5
2011 8 0 2 0 0 0 10 0
Total 42 10 4 0 4 1 50 11
Beerschot 2011–12 Belgian Pro League 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
GIF Sundsvall 2012 Allsvenskan 6 0 0 0 1[b] 0 7 0
2013 Superettan 10 0 2 0 2[b] 0 14 0
2014 29 1 3 0 0 0 32 1
2015 Allsvenskan 29 1 0 0 0 0 29 1
Total 74 2 5 0 3 0 82 2
Norrköping 2016 Allsvenskan 16 1 4 0 2[c] 0 22 1
2017 30 2 5 1 4[a] 0 39 3
2018 13 0 3 1 0 0 16 1
Total 59 3 12 2 6 0 71 5
Krasnodar 2018–19 Russian Premier League 6 0 3 0 2[a] 0 11 0
2019–20 10 0 1 0 6[c][a] 0 17 0
Total 16 0 4 0 8 0 28 0
SK Brann 2020 Eliteserien 11 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Total 11 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Hammarby IF 2021 Allsvenskan 21 1 6 0 6[d] 2 33 3
2022 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 21 1 6 0 6 2 33 3
Career total 227 16 31 2 27 3 285 31
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ a b Appearance in Relegation play-offs
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International goals[edit]

Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first.[39]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 March 2018 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States  Peru 1–1 1–3 Friendly

Honours[edit]

Club[edit]

Hammarby IF

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Vill värva landslagsman" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls Tidning. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Back in time: Sint-Truiden – Beerschot 2011-2012". Beerschot A.C. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  4. ^ "KV Mechelen-Beerschot: 2012-2013". Beerschot A.C. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Mittbackskampen i GIF" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls Tidning. 2 September 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  6. ^ "GIF Sundsvalls historia år för år" (in Swedish). GIF Sundsvall. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Fjóluson skadad – kan vara på väg bort" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls Tidning. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Han är bäst i GIF" (in Swedish). Sundsvalls Tidning. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d "Jón Guðni Fjóluson" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Mästarnas första värvning" (in Swedish). Norrköpings Tidningar. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Därför föll valet på IFK" (in Swedish). Folkbladet. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Säsongen över för Fjóluson" (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Östersund mot Europa!" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Turkisk klubb har lagt bud på succéspelaren" (in Swedish). Expressen. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Nobbar nytt bud på flera miljoner" (in Swedish). Expressen. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Officiellt: Mittbacken lämnar Norrköping – klar för Krasnodar" (in Swedish). Fotbollskanalen. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  17. ^ "ЙОН ГУДНИ ФЬОЛУСОН ОФИЦИАЛЬНО СТАЛ ИГРОКОМ "ГОРОЖАН" (Jón Guðni Fjóluson is officially a Citizens player)" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 10 August 2018.
  18. ^ "Мурад Мусаев: "Краснодар" мечтал зацепиться за второе место, но..."" (in Russian). Sport Express. 22 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Fernandes and Fjoluson left FC Krasnodar". Russian Premier League. 23 July 2020.
  20. ^ "Fjóluson har signert". www.brann.no (in Norwegian). SK Brann. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  21. ^ "Jón Gudni Fjóluson". www.football.no (in Norwegian). Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  22. ^ "Jón Gudni Fjóluson". www.brann.no (in Norwegian). SK Brann. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  23. ^ "Taylor og Tveita senket Odd". www.brann.no (in Norwegian). SK Brann. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Jón Gudni Fjóluson till Hammarby" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  25. ^ "Hammarby cupvinnare efter straffdrama" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  26. ^ "Historisk och dramatisk cupfinalseger mot Häcken" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  27. ^ "Maribor 0 – 1 Hammarby". UEFA. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  28. ^ "Hammarby 5 – 1 Čukarički". UEFA. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  29. ^ "Hammarby 3 – 1 Basel". UEFA. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  30. ^ "Ett slut att glömma efter 210 minnesvärda minuter" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  31. ^ "MR-undersökning bekräftar det befarade – Jón korsbandsskadad" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  32. ^ "Genomgång av skadeläget i Hammarbytruppen" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  33. ^ "Fjoluson missar hela 2023 - erbjuds roll runt laget av Bajen: "Väldigt ledsamt"" (in Swedish). Fotbollskanalen. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  34. ^ "Jón, Joel och "Steve" lämnar Hammarby – "Har på olika sätt bidragit mycket"" (in Swedish). Hammarby Fotboll. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  35. ^ "Jón Guðni, Valdimar Þór & Pálmi Rafn semja við Víking" (in Icelandic). Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  36. ^ "Iceland vs. Chile - 15 January 2017 - Soccerway".
  37. ^ "China PR vs. Iceland - 10 January 2017 - Soccerway".
  38. ^ Jón Guðni Fjóluson at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  39. ^ "Fjóluson, Jón Guðni". National Football Teams. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

External links[edit]

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