Jóan Símun Edmundsson (born 26 July 1991) is a Faroese professional footballer who plays for Macedonian club Shkupi and the Faroe Islands national team.
 Edmundsson lining up for the Faroe Islands in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jóan Símun Edmundsson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 July 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Toftir, Faroe Islands | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | KF Shkupi | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| B68 Toftir | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | B68 Toftir | 49 | (10) |
| 2010 | → Newcastle United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Gateshead (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Viking | 8 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Fredericia (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2014 | AB | 9 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | HB | 11 | (6) |
| 2015 | Vejle Boldklub | 26 | (10) |
| 2016–2018 | OB | 58 | (11) |
| 2018–2021 | Arminia Bielefeld | 51 | (10) |
| 2021–2023 | Beveren | 17 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | KA Akureyri | 10 | (2) |
| 2024– | KF Shkupi | 12 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2006–2007 | Faroe Islands U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2008 | Faroe Islands U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2009–2012 | Faroe Islands U21 | 9 | (3) |
| 2009– | Faroe Islands | 90 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editB68 Toftir
editEdmundsson started his career with B68 Toftir.
Newcastle United
editIn December 2009, Edmundsson joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent deal, after a successful trial during a reserve friendly against Hibernian.[2] He signed a permanent deal in June as a hot prospect for the future.[3] He made his first team debut for Newcastle in a friendly against Norwich City on 25 July 2010.[4]
On 7 January 2011, Edmundsson joined Gateshead on a 28-day loan.[5] He made his Gateshead debut on 8 January 2011 against Kidderminster Harriers.[6] He scored his first goal for Gateshead on 15 January 2011 in the FA Trophy in a 6–0 win against Hampton & Richmond Borough.[7]
He featured regularly for the reserves between 2010 and 2012; however, he failed to reach first team football for Newcastle.
Viking and return to Faroe Islands
editEdmundsson signed for Viking Stavanger on 15 February 2012.[8]
Following his stint at Viking he returned to the Faroe Islands playing for AB and HB.
Vejle and OB in Denmark
editIn December 2014 Edmundsson signed a two-year contract with Vejle Boldklub.[9]
In January 2016 Edmundsson signed a 2.5-year contract with Danish Superliga club Odense Boldklub.[10]
On 28 November 2015, Edmundsson scored what Danish TV3+ commentators later dubbed as "The Goal of the Century" in Danish football, and made comparisons with high-profile players such as Lionel Messi, George Best and Diego Maradona.[11] In a 1–3 loss against Silkeborg IF in the Danish 1st Division, Edmundsson shook off most of the Silkeborg midfielders, and danced through the middle into the box, evading three more challenges, before hitting a placed shot in the back of the net.[12]
In December 2015, Edmundsson won the TV3+ "Best Goal of the Year award", beating notable players such as Neymar and Lionel Messi.[13]
Arminia Bielefeld
editIn May 2018, it was announced Edmundsson would join 2. Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld from Odense BK for the 2018–19 season having agreed a contract until summer 2020.[14][15] On 6 August 2018, Edmundsson became the first Faroese goalscorer in German professional football when he scored in his debut against FC Heidenheim.[16]
On 26 September 2020, Edmundsson made his debut in the Bundesliga against 1. FC Köln. Having come from the bench for Sergio Córdova in the second half, he scored the winning goal, becoming the first Faroese to ever play and score in the Bundesliga.[17]
On 30 June 2021, Edmundsson was released by Arminia Bielefeld after reaching the end of his contract.
Beveren
editInternational career
editEdmundsson was capped at under-19, under-21, during which he scored a memorable goal in a shock 1–0 win over Russia, and full international level while playing in his homeland, making his debut against France in August 2009. He scored his first senior goal in the 2–1 defeat to Estonia on 11 August 2010, this was the first goal of the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying.[19]
On 14 November 2014, he scored the only goal of the game to defeat Greece in Piraeus, the Faroes' first competitive victory since June 2011.[20]
Career statistics
editClub
edit| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| B68 Toftir | 2008 | Effodeildin | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 2009 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 | ||
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 48 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 10 | ||
| Newcastle United (loan) | 2009–10 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Newcastle United | 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Gateshead (loan) | 2010–11 | Conference Premier | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Viking | 2012 | Tippeligaen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Fredericia (loan) | 2012–13 | 1. Division | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| AB | 2014 | Effodeildin | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| HB | 2015 | Effodeildin | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| Vejle | 2014–15 | 1. Division | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 3 | |
| 2015–16 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 7 | |||
| Total | 26 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 10 | ||
| OB | 2015–16 | Superligaen | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 9 | ||
| 2017–18 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
| Total | 58 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 11 | ||
| Arminia Bielefeld | 2018–19 | 2. Bundesliga | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| 2019–20 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | ||
| 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 51 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 223 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 238 | 52 | ||
- ^ Appearance in the FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in the Champions League
International
edit- As of match played 9 October 2021[22]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 77 | 8 | |
- Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Edmundsson goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 August 2010 | A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia |  Estonia | 1–0 | 1–2 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualification |
| 2 | 1 March 2014 | Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar |  Gibraltar | 1–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 14 November 2014 | Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece |  Greece | 1–0 | 1–0 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualification |
| 4 | 4 September 2015 | Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |  Northern Ireland | 1–1 | 1–3 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualification |
| 5 | 28 March 2016 | Estadio Municipal de Marbella, Marbella, Spain |  Liechtenstein | 2–0 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 6 | 7 October 2016 | Skonto Stadium, Riga, Latvia |  Latvia | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 7 September 2018 | Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |  Malta | 1–0 | 3–1 | 2018–19 UEFA Nations League D |
| 8 | 25 September 2022 | Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |  Turkey | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2022–23 UEFA Nations League C |
References
edit- ^ "UEFA Nations League 2019: Booking List before League phase Matchday 5" (PDF). UEFA. 6 November 2018. p. 15. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Jóan Símun Edmundsson
- ^ "Estonia vs. Faroe Islands preview".
- ^ "Norwich City 2 – NUFC 1". nufc.co.uk. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Gateshead swoop for Magpie pair". gateshead-fc.com. 7 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Gateshead 2–2 Kidderminster Harriers". Gateshead FC. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
- ^ "Gateshead 6–0 Hampton & Richmond Borough". Gateshead FC. 16 January 2011. Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ "Vikings tredje signering | rogalandsavis.no". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ "Vejle Boldklub – Topfodbold i Regionen".
- ^ Wamsler, Morten (29 January 2016). "OB køber offensivspiller i Vejle" (in Danish). Odense Boldklub. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "TV: Scorer som Messi – er det årets mål i Danmark?" (in Danish). Ekstra Bladet. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Ny Messi – er det ÅRETS MÅL i Bet25 Ligaen?" (in Danish). TV3sport.dk. 28 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Vejle Boldklub – Topfodbold i Regionen".
- ^ "Arminia verpflichtet Jóan Símun Edmundsson – auch Salger soll wieder Thema sein". Neue Westfälische (in German). 1 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Edmundsson ist Bielefelds dritter Neuzugang". kicker Online (in German). 30 April 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Edmundsson kontert Schnatterer: Kein Sieger in Heidenheim". Kicker Sportmagazin. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ^ "Joan Simun Edmundsson gives Arminia Bielefeld first Bundesliga win in 11 years against Cologne". Bundesliga. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "W-B HAALT FAERÖERS INTERNATIONAL BINNEN". waasland-beveren.be. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Last-gasp Estonia deny Faroes". Sky Sports. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
- ^ "The Faroes stun Greece with brilliant away win". UEFA. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ Jóan Símun Edmundsson at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Edmundsson, Jóan". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Jóan Símun Edmundsson" (in Faroese). Faroe Soccer. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
External links
edit- Jóan Símun Edmundsson at Soccerway
- Jóan Símun Edmundsson at Soccerbase
- Jóan Símun Edmundsson at National-Football-Teams.com
- Jóan Símun Edmundsson at WorldFootball.net
