Jonas Claesson

Jonas Claesson
Personal information
Full name Jonas Alf Magnus Claesson
Date of birth (1970-12-01) 1 December 1970 (age 53)
Place of birth Sävsjö, Sweden
Playing position Forward
Youth career
Sävsjö BK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1986–1996 Vetlanda BK 237 (411)
1996–2002 Hammarby IF 178 (362)
National team
1991–1999 Sweden 82 (144)
Teams managed
2008–2010 Vetlanda BK
2010–2011 Kuzbass
2013–2015 Sweden
2015–2016 Vetlanda BK
2022– Hammarby IF
Medal record
Men's bandy
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Hamar Team
Gold medal – first place 1995 Roseville Team
Gold medal – first place 1997 Västerås Team
Silver medal – second place 1991 Helsinki Team
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Arkhangelsk Team

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (Goals).

Jonas Claesson (born 1 December 1970) is a former Swedish bandy player and coach. One of the most renowned Swedish players, he played as a forward for Vetlanda BK and Hammarby IF at club level. He won three World Championships with Sweden and is a member of the Swedish Bandy Hall of Fame.