Joackim Jørgensen (born 20 September 1988) is a former Norwegian professional footballer who last played for IK Start in the Norwegian 1. divisjon.[2]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joackim Jørgensen | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Yven, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back, defensive midfielder[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | IK Start | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996 | Yven IF | ||
| 2002 | Borg Fotball | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007 | Sparta Sarpsborg | 22 | (1) |
| 2008–2011 | Sarpsborg | 71 | (12) |
| 2008–2009 | → Lørenskog (loan) | 12 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Elfsborg | 37 | (1) |
| 2014–2017 | Viking | 73 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Sarpsborg 08 | 48 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | Start | 48 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 Nov 2023 | |||
Early years edit
Joackim was born in Sarpsborg on 20 September 1988. [3] Jørgensen started his career for his home town club Yven IF [4]and played there until he was 14 years old until he moved to Sarpsborg youth academy. Joackim stayed in the club and at the age of 18, made his debut for Sarpsborg's first team. [citation needed]
Career edit
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Sarpsborg 08 edit
Joackim's senior career started out for FK Sparta Sarpsborg (now Sarpsborg 08), where he played every game in his debut season in the 2007 Adeccoligaen season. [citation needed]He played 27 matches and scored one goal, but during the season he played various positions. In 2008 he was sent on loan to Lørenskog IF on a one year deal. He was one on the squad when Sarpsborg 08 got promoted to Tippeligaen, the first division in Norway. The following season in Tippeligaen, Sarpsborg got relegated back to Adeccoligaen. His goal against Viking on 30 June 2011; a shot from 31 metres[5] was nominated as goal of the year in the Tippeliga.[citation needed]
IF Elfsborg edit
Jørgensen was sold to IF Elfsborg on 20 November 2011[6] for around £300,000-£600,000[7] making this the biggest deal in the history of Sarpsborg 08. The club president later confirmed the deal and Jørgensen said that he had never worked with such a professional club as Elfsborg. He stated that the reasoning behind choosing Elfsborg ahead of other Norwegian clubs was Jörgen Lennartssons qualities as a manager and the way Elfsborg play football.
Joackim's comments on the transfer were: "Elfsborg are probably the team that will bring me the most and I think I can perform well at this club. They have a good staff of coaches and a lot of good players. I like the way Elfsborg want to play, they like to play the ball. I like the passing mentality. I hope I can contribute in the penalty area, both offensively and defensively."
The new head coach of Elfsborg, Jörgen Lennartsson was the one who scouted Joackim already during his time at Stabæk. He commented on Joackim: "He is a type of player I think we are missing a little. He is a Jari Illola-type, slow but still skilled. I followed him during my time at Stabæk and he has done an incredibly good job at Sarpsborg. He is a typical two-way player and he's really fit. 28 starts in Tippeligaen this season. I think he has a very good shot and is good in his main game. He is a good team player and a great guy, I'm very happy that we could bring him to Elfsborg."
IK Start edit
On 6 August 2018, Jørgensen announced, that he would join IK Start after the season.[8]
Personal life edit
On the night of 25 April 2010, the same day as Sarpsborg 08 was meeting Follo in Adeccoligaen, Jørgensen was caught for driving under the influence.[9] He did not serve time in prison, instead he was sentenced to pay a fine of 25 000 kr.[10]
Career statistics edit
- As of 15 May 2021[11]
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2007 | Sparta Sarpsborg | Adeccoligaen | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | Sarpsborg 08 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | Lørenskog | Second Division | N/A | - | - | - | - | N/A | ||
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | - | - | ||||||
| 2009 | Sarpsborg 08 | Adeccoligaen | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| 2010 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 | ||
| 2011 | Tippeligaen | 28 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
| 2012 | Elfsborg | Allsvenskan | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | Viking | Tippeligaen | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | Sarpsborg 08 | Eliteserien | 24 | 3 | 5 | 0 | - | - | 29 | 3 |
| 2018 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | Start | OBOS-ligaen | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 26 | 1 |
| 2020 | Eliteserien | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 0 | |
| 2021 | OBOS-ligaen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 296 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 340 | 22 | ||
Honours edit
Elfsborg
- Allsvenskan: 2012
References edit
- ^ Profile at WorldFootball, worldfootball.net
- ^ "Alle Eliteserie-overgangene i" (in Swedish). m.nettavisen.no. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Joackim Jørgensen - Player Profile - Football". Eurosport. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Joackim Jørgensen - biography, stats, rating, footballer's profile | Football Top.com". www.footballtop.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Viking klarte bare uavgjort mot ti mann". aftenbladet.no (in Norwegian). Stavanger Aftenblad. 30 June 2011. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Joackim Jørgensen til Elfsborg". aftenposten.no (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. 20 November 2011. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Jørgensen presenteres som Elfsborg-spiller". sa.no (in Norwegian). Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad. 20 November 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ Jørgensen: - Et tilbud det var vanskelig å si nei til, sa.no, 6 August 2018
- ^ "Sarpsborg-spiller tatt for fyllekjøring". bt.no (in Norwegian). Bergens Tidende. 26 April 2010. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- ^ "Sarpsborg 08-spiller slipper fengsel". aftenbladet.no (in Norwegian). Stavanger Aftenblad. 19 July 2010. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Joackim Jørgensen". nifs.no (in Norwegian). A-pressen.