(Official) Gwangju, ‘K -League’s first’ Icelanda … Celtic striker Fried Jonson signed

(MHN Choi Jun -seo intern reporter) Gwangju FC added destructive power to the forefront by recruiting foreigners.

Gwangju FC announced on the 6th that it has signed a striker Holmbert Fried Jonson, who was active as an Icelandic national team.

Fried Jonson, who was the first to enter the K -League for Iceland, was recognized for his chances of joining the Scotland prestigious club Celtic through the Icelandic club HK Copa Bogur. Since then, he has proved its competitiveness by experiencing European leagues such as Denmark, Norway, Italy and Germany.

Career High is in Norway Olle Soon FK. He scored 20 goals in 32 games in the 2018 season and 8 goals in 27 games in 2019, contributing to the team’s promotion of the first division.

The national team career is also noteworthy. Earlier, Iceland’s attackers, Fried Jonson, went through age-specific teams such as U-17, U-19, and U-21, and debuted in the adult national team in the 2015 Canadian War. He has scored two goals in six A -match matches, including scoring Belgium in the UEFA Nation League in 2020.

The 196cm and 85kg powerful physical, Fried Jornson, is good at fighting and headers based on overwhelming physical conditions. Despite the big height, it has fast speed and acceleration, and it is a targeted attacker with advantages in the finish and linkage that is calm in the box, with the left footed but also the right foot use ability.

This Fried Jonson’s gauze is said to be perfect for Gwangju, who wants to add height and determination to the forefront. In addition, the club expects the synergy effect of existing resources to see light together through more diverse attack routes.

“I heard it was the first Icelandian player in the K -League, but I am very honored.” The desire for new culture and challenge led to Gwangju.

Photo = Gwangju FC