Marcus Andreasson
Marcus Yates Andreasson (born July 13, 1978 in Buchanan, Liberia) is a Liberian born Swedish former professional footballer.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcus Yates Andreasson | ||
| Date of birth | July 13, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Buchanan, Liberia | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kosta IF[1] | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Östers IF | 12 | (0) |
| 1999 | Kalmar FF | 6 | (0) |
| 1999–2001 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | (1) |
| 2001–2003 | Bryne FK | 57 | (5) |
| 2004–2010 | Molde FK | 152 | (5) |
| 2011 | Lierse | 11 | (0) |
| 2012 | Kosta IF | 7 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Lierse | 21 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
His preferred position is centre-back, but can also play as a midfielder and striker because of his great height and strength. Marcus is a flexible player and can easily adjust into different roles.
Career
He has played for most of his career in top clubs in Scandinavia, but also played for clubs in Europe. He played previously for Lierse in the Belgium Pro League, for Norwegian club Molde FK, Swedish clubs Kosta IF,[3] Kalmar FF and Östers IF,[4] English club Bristol Rovers,[5] Norwegian club Bryne FK and Swedish Division 6 club Kosta IF.[6]
Marcus also represented Sweden at U21 level.
References
- "Marcus Andreasson". laget.se. 11 December 2012. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- "Många nya spelare i IFK Ystad". Fotboll Skane. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- "KLART: Marcus Andreasson till moderklubben i division 6". Fotbolltransfers. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- "Utlandsproffset Marcus Andreasson till Kosta IF". Lokalbollen.se. 11 December 2012. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- Marcus Andreasson at Soccerbase
- "Nu blickar Arlövs BI framåt". Sydsvenskan. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
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