Joel Andersson

Last updated

Joel Andersson
Sweden-Slovenia Nations League 2022-09-27 73.jpg
Andersson with Sweden in 2022
Personal information
Full name Eric Joel Andersson [1]
Date of birth (1996-11-11) 11 November 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [1]
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Midtjylland
Number 6
Youth career
0000–2012 Västra Frölunda IF
2013–2014 BK Häcken
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012 Västra Frölunda IF 4 (0)
2015–2018 BK Häcken 83 (2)
2018– Midtjylland 130 (3)
International career‡
2011 Sweden U17 3 (0)
2014–2015 Sweden U19 9 (1)
2017–2018 Sweden U21 10 (1)
2018–2022 Sweden 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:56, 19 June 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:26, 28 September 2022 (UTC)

Eric Joel Andersson (born 11 November 1996) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Danish Superliga club Midtjylland. [2] He is the twin brother of Adam Andersson.

Contents

Club career

BK Häcken

A native of Gothenburg, Andersson started playing football with Västra Frölunda IF. At the age of 15, he also made some appearances for the first team, who at the time were competing in the fourth-tier Division 2. [3]

In 2013, Andersson moved to BK Häcken, another team in the Gothenburg area, but the first two years he spent in the youth academy. He was promoted to the first team in 2015 alongside his twin brother, Adam Andersson, and began making regular appearances in Allsvenskan. [4] Joel and Adam, however, were not the only twins appearing for the team, given the presence of the two Gustafson's, Samuel and Simon. From the 2016 season, Joel Andersson established himself permanently as the starting right-back in the team. [5]

Midtjylland

On 2 July 2018, Andersson signed a five-year contract with Danish Superliga club Midtjylland. [6] He made his competitive debut for the club on 28 July, starting in a 3–1 league victory against Esbjerg fB. [7] [8] On 7 December, he scored his first goal for Ulvene, sealing their 3–0 win in the 89th minute by slotting home a sharp cross from Awer Mabil against OB. [9] [10] In the 2018–19 season, he was part of the Midtjylland team that won the Danish Cup by beating Brøndby in the final. [11] He scored once in 30 league appearances that season, with the team finishing second in the league table. [12]

The following season, Midtjylland won their third Danish Superliga title with Andersson scoring one goal in 31 appearances during the league campaign. [1] [13]

Andersson struggled with injury through the 2020–21 season, [14] making only thirteen league appearances as the team finished in second place, one point behind eventual title winners Brøndby. [1] [15]

On 14 March 2022, Andersson extended his contract with Midtjylland until 2026. [16] During the 2021–22 season, Andersson contributed to Midtjylland winning their second ever Danish Cup, making six appearances and scoring a goal on their journey to the final. [17] In the final, he played the full duration, helping his team secure a win against OB through a penalty shootout. [18] [19]

Halfway through the 2022–23 season, Andersson suffered a setback in the form of a foot injury which sidelined him for the remainder of the season. [20] On 18 July 2023, Midtjylland announced via official channels that Andersson had undergone successful foot surgery, with his return to the pitch expected no sooner than late 2023. [21]

Andersson lost his spot in the starting lineup under head coach Thomas Thomasberg, who was appointed in March 2023. In an interview, Andersson expressed his frustration with the situation: "If I'm not even part of the match squad, there's no reason to stay. I'm 27 years old and I know my qualities." [22] [23]

International career

Andersson made his debut for the Sweden national team on 7 January 2018 in a friendly against Estonia. [24]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 May 2024 [1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCup [lower-alpha 1] EuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
BK Häcken 2015 Allsvenskan 21261—273
2016 Allsvenskan260602 [lower-alpha 2] 0340
2017 Allsvenskan2805100331
2018 Allsvenskan804000120
Total832212201064
Midtjylland 2018–19 Superliga 301304 [lower-alpha 2] 0371
2019–20 Superliga311102 [lower-alpha 2] 0341
2020–21 Superliga130309 [lower-alpha 3] 0250
2021–22 Superliga3116112 [lower-alpha 4] 1493
2022–23 Superliga160009 [lower-alpha 5] 0250
2023–24 Superliga90000090
Total13031313611795
Career total21353433812859
  1. ↑ Includes Svenska Cupen, Danish Cup
  2. 1 2 3 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ↑ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League, two appearances, one goal in UEFA Europa Conference League
  5. ↑ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

As of 27 September 2022 [25]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Sweden 201810
201920
202030
202100
202230
Total90

Honours

BK Häcken

Midtjylland

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jakob Poulsen</span> Danish former professional footballer (born 1983)

Jakob Bendix Uhd Poulsen is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current manager of Viborg FF.

The 2008–09 Danish Superliga was the 19th season of Danish Superliga league championship, which determines the winners of the Danish football championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. The season started on 19 July 2008 and ended on 31 May 2009. The defending champions were Aalborg BK.

The 2009–10 Danish Superliga season was the 20th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, which determinates the winners of the Danish football championship. It is governed by the Danish Football Association. The tournament started on 18 July 2009 and concluded on 16 May 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Ousted</span> Danish footballer (born 1985)

David Ousted Hansen is a Danish retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played with SønderjyskE and Randers in the Danish Superliga, before moving to the Major League Soccer in 2013 where he went on to represent Vancouver Whitecaps, D.C. United and Chicago Fire. At the end of his career, Ousted returned to Europe playing with Hammarby IF in the Swedish Allsvenskan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jess Thorup</span> Danish footballer (born 1970)

Jess Thorup is a Danish professional football manager and former player. He is currently head coach of Bundesliga club FC Augsburg.

The 2010–11 Danish Superliga season was the 21st season of the Danish Superliga championship, which decides the Danish football championship. It began on 17 July 2010 with the previous season's silver medalists from Odense facing Esbjerg and ended on 29 May 2011 with six simultaneous matches. F.C. Copenhagen secured the title when Odense lost 1-2 to Nordsjælland on 21 April 2011, for their ninth Danish championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kristoffer Olsson</span> Swedish footballer (born 1995)

Mats Kristoffer Olsson is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish club FC Midtjylland and the Sweden national team.

André Ibsen Rømer is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland.

The 2016–17 season was FC Midtjylland's 17th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga. Midtjylland participated in the Europa League this season, after finishing 3rd in the 2015–16 Danish Superliga.

Kristian Dirks Riis is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Mikael Neville Anderson is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a winger for Danish Superliga club AGF and the Iceland national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anders Dreyer</span> Danish footballer (born 1998)

Anders Laustrup Dreyer is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht and the Denmark national team.

The 2018–19 FC Midtjylland season is FC Midtjylland's 20th season of existence, and their 18th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. In addition to a second place finish in the Superliga, Midtjylland won its first Danish Cup and competed in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ibrahim Sadiq</span> Ghanaian footballer (born 2000)

Ibrahim Sadiq is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie.

The 2019–20 season was F.C. Copenhagen's 28th season of existence, competing each year in the 3F Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. In addition to the 3F Superliga, Copenhagen advanced to the quarterfinals of the Sydbank Pokalen, the UEFA Europa League and advanced to the Third Qualifying Round of the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League. The season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and matches were stopped after matches on March 8 and resumed on May 28.

The 2019–20 FC Midtjylland season was FC Midtjylland's 21st season of existence, and their 19th consecutive season in the Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. As a result of the club's first ever Danish Cup win the previous season, it competed in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League and had the opportunity to defending its cup title in the 2019–20 Danish Cup, but lost in the Third Round. The season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and matches were stopped after matches on March 8 and resumed on June 1.

Gustav Tang Isaksen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Serie A club Lazio and the Denmark national team.

The 2020–21 FC Midtjylland season was FC Midtjylland's 22nd season of existence, and their 20th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. As a result of the club's league title in 2019–20, it qualified for the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League, advancing to the group stage and vied for the 2020–21 Danish Cup, losing in the semi-finals.

Kristoffer Lund Hansen is a professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Serie B club Palermo. Born in Denmark, he represents the United States national team.

The 2023–24 season is FC Midtjylland's 25th season in existence, and its 23rd consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, the top tier of football in Denmark. As a result of the club's seventh-place finish and playoff win during the 2022–23 Danish Superliga, it participated in the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League and will also compete in the 2023–24 Danish Cup. Midtjylland finished the 2023–24 season on top of the Danish Superliga, earning the club's fourth league title and qualified for the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Joel Andersson at Soccerway
  2. ↑ "Joel Andersson". SvFF. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Norlindh, Niclas (31 January 2015). "Här är Häckens nya tvillingar: Anderssons". expressen.se (in Swedish).
  4. ↑ "Officiellt: BK Häcken flyttar upp Joel och Adam Andersson". Fotbolltransfers.com (in Swedish). 28 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Joel Andersson | Football Stats | Midtjylland | Season 2016/2017 | Soccer Base". Soccerbase. CenturyComm. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Joel Andersson klar för danska mästarlaget". BK Häcken (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  7. ↑ "Midtjylland vs. Esbjerg: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  8. ↑ Maajen, Anton Græsdal (27 July 2018). "Joel Andersson kan debutere mod Esbjerg". bold.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Midtjylland vs. OB: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 13 January 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Mestrene kværnede også OB". Ikast-BrandeNyt (in Danish). 7 December 2018. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  11. 1 2 Kjær, Christian (17 May 2019). "FC Midtjylland er pokalmester efter straffesparksdrama". TV 2 Sport (in Danish). Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "Superliga 2018/19, Championship round: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  13. 1 2 "Midtjylland crowned Danish league champions in front of 4,800 fans". Eurosport. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  14. ↑ Okstrøm, Oliver (31 March 2021). "FCM har endelig højreback klar: Bliver vanvittigt". Tipsbladet (in Danish). Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "Superliga 2020/21, Championship round: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Joel Andersson forlænger med FC Midtjylland". FC Midtjylland (Press release) (in Danish). 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Joel Andersson » DBU Pokalen 2021/2022". WorldFootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  18. ↑ "OB vs. Midtjylland: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  19. 1 2 Damm, Thomas (26 May 2022). "Efter 120 minutters topdramatik: FC Midtjylland er dansk pokalmester 2022". Ikast-BrandeNyt (in Danish). Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  20. ↑ Bech, Malthe Graungaard (4 May 2023). "FCM melder Joel Andersson færdig for sæsonen". bold.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "Status på Joel Anderssons skade". FC Midtjylland (Press release) (in Danish). Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  22. ↑ Jansson, Moa (18 May 2024). "Andersson vädrar missnöje – öppnar för att lämna FCM: "Frustrerande"". Fotbolldirekt (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  23. ↑ "Svensker vil væk fra FCM". TV 2 (in Danish). 18 May 2024. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  24. ↑ "Sweden v Estonia game report". ESPN. 7 January 2018.
  25. ↑ "Joel Andersson - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll". www.svenskfotboll.se. (in Swedish). Retrieved 18 May 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.