Jone Samuelsen
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Jone Samuelsen (born July 6, 1984 in Stavanger) is a Norwegian football midfielder, who plays for Viking F.K.. Samuelsen is a creative player with good skills on the ball and stamina.
Samuelsen started his professional career with F.K. Haugesund in the Norwegian first division in 2001, and he was a regular in the Haugesund side throughout 2002 and 2003, during which time he also captained the Norwegian Under-19 international side. He played alongside another talented midfielder, Christian Grindheim.
He was brought to Viking during the 2003 season for more than NOK 2 million (£200,000), the second highest transfer fee ever paid by the club at the time. At Viking he was an instant hit, and he was called up to the Under-21 international squad on several occasions, even playing against the Brazilian U-21 squad among others where he had the responsibility to man-mark Kaká. However, the 2004 and 2005 seasons were less successful as he failed to secure a regular place in the side under Roy Hodgson. However, Vikings new coach Tom Prahl has shown faith in him and Samuelsen returned to form ahead of the 2006 season, and is currently a first-choice central midfielder.
He was also the captain of the U-19 team, and collected the 2002/03 U19 fairplay award on behalf of his country.
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