![]() | |||
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 8 January 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Oslo, Norway | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Gjelleråsen | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1998–1999 | Skjetten | 24 | (0) |
2000–2003 | Raufoss | 106 | (23) |
2004–2005 | Hønefoss | 40 | (4) |
2005–2007 | Fredrikstad | 63 | (15) |
2008–2009 | Lillestrøm | 39 | (1) |
2009 | Odd Grenland | 4 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2007 | Norway | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2010 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 January 2010 |
John Anders Bjørkøy (born 8 January 1979) is a retired Norwegian footballer. He was an industrious midfielder, but also played in either full-back position. He is the son of Norwegian tenor Svein Bjørkøy.
He came to Fredrikstad from Hønefoss BK in the Norwegian First Division July 2005. He made his debut against Lyn on 24 July 2005. Bjørkøy was one of the most consistent players in the team over the last years. He was selected to be Fredrikstad's captain in 2006. In March 2008, Bjørkøy transferred to Lillestrøm SK for a fee of 4 million kr.
His solid performances and good progression has given him a chance to play for the Norwegian national team. His first international match was against Croatia on 6 February 2007. He earned four caps. [1]
![]() | This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (April 2009) |
![]() | |||
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 8 January 1979 | ||
Place of birth | Oslo, Norway | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Gjelleråsen | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1998–1999 | Skjetten | 24 | (0) |
2000–2003 | Raufoss | 106 | (23) |
2004–2005 | Hønefoss | 40 | (4) |
2005–2007 | Fredrikstad | 63 | (15) |
2008–2009 | Lillestrøm | 39 | (1) |
2009 | Odd Grenland | 4 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2007 | Norway | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2010 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 January 2010 |
John Anders Bjørkøy (born 8 January 1979) is a retired Norwegian footballer. He was an industrious midfielder, but also played in either full-back position. He is the son of Norwegian tenor Svein Bjørkøy.
He came to Fredrikstad from Hønefoss BK in the Norwegian First Division July 2005. He made his debut against Lyn on 24 July 2005. Bjørkøy was one of the most consistent players in the team over the last years. He was selected to be Fredrikstad's captain in 2006. In March 2008, Bjørkøy transferred to Lillestrøm SK for a fee of 4 million kr.
His solid performances and good progression has given him a chance to play for the Norwegian national team. His first international match was against Croatia on 6 February 2007. He earned four caps. [1]
![]() | This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (April 2009) |