Ríkharður Jónsson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 November 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Akranes, Iceland | ||
| Date of death | 14 February 2017 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1947–1950 | Fram | ||
| 1951–19xx | ÍA Akranes | ||
| National team | |||
| 1947–1965 | Iceland | 33 | (17) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1951–1960 | ÍA Akranes | ||
| 1962 | Iceland | ||
| 1962–1964 | ÍA Akranes | ||
| 1966 | ÍA Akranes | ||
| 1967 | Keflavík | ||
| 1969–1970 | ÍA Akranes | ||
| 1969–1971 | Iceland | ||
| 1972–1973 | ÍA Akranes | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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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.
Jónsson died on 14 February 2017, aged 87.
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