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

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* * 1975 births Living people Faroese men's footballers Faroe Islands men's international footballers Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball players Faroese expatriate sportspeople in Iceland Sogndal Fotball players Hull City A.F.C. players Julian Johnsson Eliteserien players Expatriate men's footballers in Norway Expatriate men's footballers in England Faroese writers Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland Havnar Bóltfelag players B36 Tórshavn players SfB-Oure FA players Faroese expatriate sportspeople in Norway Men's association football midfielders SfB-Oure FA managers Faroese expatriate sportspeople in England English Football League players {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnsson, Julian