Ríkharður Jónsson
Icelandic footballer
About Ríkharður Jónsson
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 87). Ríkharður Jónsson was an Icelandic association football player and association football coach.
Ríkharður Jónsson (12 November 1929 – 14 February 2017) was an Icelandic football player and manager.
A forward, he made his debut for the Iceland national team in 1947, and got 33 caps and 17 goals until 1965. This made him top goalscorer of the national team. In 2006 the record was equalled by Eiður Guðjohnsen. In 2007, it was broken. After his playing career he also became coach of the national football team from 1969 to 1971. He also managed ÍA Akranes.
He played for Fram and ÍA Akranes.
Ríkharður died on 14 February 2017, aged 87.
Honours Individual Icelandic League top goalscorer: 1955
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Who was Ríkharður Jónsson?
Icelandic footballer (1929-2017)
When was Ríkharður Jónsson born?
Ríkharður Jónsson was born on 12 November 1929 in Akranes.
When did Ríkharður Jónsson die?
Ríkharður Jónsson died on 14 February 2017 in Iceland.
What was Ríkharður Jónsson's occupation?
Ríkharður Jónsson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ríkharður Jónsson?
Ríkharður Jónsson was Icelandic.
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