Jon Dahl Tomasson facts for kids
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Tomasson as Malmö manager in 2021
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jon Dahl Tomasson | ||
| Date of birth | 29 August 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, second striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Sweden (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1985 | Solrød | ||
| 1985–1992 | Køge | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1994 | Køge | 48 | (28) |
| 1994–1997 | Heerenveen | 78 | (37) |
| 1997–1998 | Newcastle United | 23 | (3) |
| 1998–2002 | Feyenoord | 122 | (55) |
| 2002–2005 | AC Milan | 76 | (22) |
| 2005–2007 | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | (8) |
| 2007 | → Villarreal (loan) | 11 | (4) |
| 2007–2008 | Villarreal | 25 | (3) |
| 2008–2011 | Feyenoord | 37 | (20) |
| Total | 450 | (180) | |
| International career | |||
| 1992 | Denmark U16 | 3 | (2) |
| 1992 | Denmark U17 | 8 | (8) |
| 1993–1995 | Denmark U19 | 16 | (12) |
| 1995–1997 | Denmark U21 | 10 | (5) |
| 1996 | Denmark B | 1 | (0) |
| 1997–2010 | Denmark | 112 | (52) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Excelsior | ||
| 2014 | Roda JC | ||
| 2020–2021 | Malmö FF | ||
| 2022–2024 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| 2024– | Sweden | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jon Dahl Tomasson (born 29 August 1976) is a Danish football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the Sweden national team.
As a forward, Tomasson had a very successful playing career. He won the 2002 UEFA Cup with the Dutch club Feyenoord. He also won the UEFA Champions League in 2003 with the famous Italian club AC Milan. He played for top teams in England, Germany, and Spain as well.
For his home country, Tomasson is tied as the all-time top goalscorer for the Denmark national team, with 52 goals in 112 games. He was named the Danish Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2004. He represented Denmark in two World Cups and two European Championships.
After retiring as a player, Tomasson became a coach. He managed Malmö FF in Sweden, winning the league title two years in a row. In February 2024, he became the head coach of Sweden's national team.
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Club Career
Starting in Denmark
Born in Copenhagen, Tomasson began playing football when he was just five years old. At age 16, he started his professional career with the club Køge. He was a talented young player and helped his team get promoted to higher divisions two years in a row.
Success in the Netherlands
In 1994, at age 18, Tomasson moved to the Dutch club Heerenveen. He quickly became one of their best players. In the 1995–96 season, he was the team's top scorer with 14 goals. The next season, he scored 18 goals. His great performance earned him the Best Dutch Football Talent award in 1996.
A Tough Time in England
In 1997, Tomasson joined Newcastle United in England's Premier League. The manager, Kenny Dalglish, wanted him to play alongside star striker Alan Shearer.
However, Shearer got a serious injury, and Tomasson had to play as the main striker. This was not his usual position, and he found it hard to adjust to the physical style of English football. He scored only four goals in 35 games and left after one season.
Return to Feyenoord
Tomasson returned to the Netherlands in 1998 to play for Feyenoord. This move was a huge success. In his first season, Feyenoord won the Dutch league championship.
The biggest moment came in 2002 when Feyenoord won the UEFA Cup, a major European trophy. Tomasson was a key player, scoring important goals throughout the tournament. In the final against Borussia Dortmund, he scored a goal in a 3–2 victory and was named the man of the match.
Winning with AC Milan
In 2002, Tomasson joined one of the world's biggest clubs, AC Milan, in Italy. In his first season, he helped the team win the UEFA Champions League, the most famous club competition in Europe. Although he was often used as a substitute, he scored three goals in the tournament.
The next season, he played more often and scored 12 goals to help Milan win the Italian Serie A league title. He later played in the 2005 Champions League final, but Milan lost to Liverpool in a penalty shootout.
Later Career
After leaving Milan in 2005, Tomasson played for VfB Stuttgart in Germany, where he won the Bundesliga league title in 2007. He then moved to Villarreal in Spain. By playing in Spain's Primera División, he became one of only five players at the time to have played in the top leagues of England, Italy, Germany, and Spain.
In 2008, he returned to Feyenoord for a second time. He continued to score goals but struggled with injuries. He retired from playing in 2011.
International Career
Tomasson was a star for Denmark's national youth teams. He made his debut for the main Denmark national team in 1997.
He became a very important player for his country. He played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where he scored an amazing four goals in four games. He also scored three goals at Euro 2004 and was named to the Team of the Tournament.
Tomasson played his last tournament at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In a match against Japan, he scored his 52nd goal for Denmark. This goal made him the joint all-time top scorer for his country, tied with Poul Nielsen. He retired from the national team after the tournament, having played 112 games.
Coaching Career
After his playing career ended, Tomasson immediately became a coach. He started as an assistant coach at the Dutch club Excelsior and soon became their head coach.
He later coached Roda JC in the Netherlands and was an assistant coach for the Danish national team.
In 2020, he became the manager of Malmö FF in Sweden. He had great success, leading the team to win the Swedish league championship in both 2020 and 2021. He also guided them into the group stage of the Champions League.
In June 2022, he was appointed head coach of Blackburn Rovers in England. He left the club in February 2024 and was quickly hired as the new head coach for the Sweden national team. He is the first person not from Sweden to manage the team.
Style of Play
Tomasson was a smart and skillful forward. He was not the fastest or strongest player, but he was excellent at finding good positions to score goals. He was known for his great finishing ability.
Managers praised him for his hard work and discipline. He was a versatile player who could be a main striker or play just behind the main striker, creating chances for his teammates.
Personal Life
Tomasson is married to Line Dahl Kongeskov Tomasson. They have two sons, Luca (born in 2008) and Liam (born in 2012). The family lives in the Netherlands.
Honours
Player
Feyenoord
- Eredivisie: 1998–99
- Johan Cruijff Shield: 1999
- UEFA Cup: 2001–02
AC Milan
- Serie A: 2003–04
- Coppa Italia: 2002–03
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2004
- UEFA Champions League: 2002–03
Individual
- 1996 Dutch Football Talent of the Year
- 2002 World Cup Bronze Shoe (4 goals)
- 2002 & 2004 Danish Player of the Year
- 2004 UEFA Euro All-Star Team
Manager
Malmö
- Allsvenskan: 2020, 2021
- Allsvenskan Manager of the Year: 2020
See also
In Spanish: Jon Dahl Tomasson para niños
- List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
- List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
