Ríkharður Jónsson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ríkharður Jónsson

Icelandic footballer

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1929

Place of Birth: Akranes, Western Region, Iceland

Date of Death: 14-Feb-2017

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Iceland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Ríkharður Jónsson (12 November 1929 – 14 February 2017) was an Icelandic football player and manager. He made his debut for the Icelandic national team in 1947, and got 33 caps and 17 goals until 1965. This made him top goalscorer of the national team.
In 2006 the record was equalled by Eiður Guðjohnsen.
In 2007, it was broken.
After his playing career he also became coach of the national football team from 1969-1971.
He also managed ÍA Akranes.He played for Fram and ÍA Akranes.Ríkharður died on 14 February 2017, aged 87.