Julian Johnsson (born 24 February 1975) is a Faroese former professional

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Club career

He played in the Faroe Islands for Tórshavn sides

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and

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, before moving abroad to play in the Norwegian, English and Icelandic leagues. He left

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in 2002 after his wife failed to settle.

International career

Johnsson made his debut for the

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in an April 1995 European Championship qualifying match against

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. He has earned 62 caps and 4 goals for the

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between 1995 and 2006.Faroe Islands - Record International Players
- RSSSF He is the third most capped player for the Faroe Islands national side.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.''

References

Bibliography

* 2006: ''Føroyingurin úr Danmark''

External links

Svendborg profile

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1975 births Living people Faroese footballers Faroe Islands international footballers Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball players Faroese expatriates in Iceland Sogndal Fotball players Hull City A.F.C. players

Julian Johnsson Julian Johnsson (born 24 February 1975) is a Faroese former professional Association football, football midfielder. Club career He played in the Faroe Islands for Tórshavn sides HB Tórshavn and B36 Tórshavn, before moving abroad to play in ...

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