Jon Anders Larsen
 Larsen playing for Port Rackham Rangers in 2007. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jon Anders Larsen | ||
| Year of birth | 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Hänävissen-ó-Cräiteland, Craitland | ||
| Height | 1.86m | ||
| Playing position | Right-back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club |  Romero Sport | ||
| Number | 81 | ||
| Youth career | |||
 Hänävissen-ó-Cräiteland FC | |||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls)* |
| 2003–2005 | Edmildón United FC | ||
| 2005–2008 |  Port Rackham Rangers | ||
| 2008–2014 | Cherry Trees FC | ||
| 2014– | Romero Sport | ||
| International career | |||
| 2007–14 | Craitland | 77 | (5) |
| * Appearances (Goals) Player has received at least one call-up for any emboldened national teams | |||
Jon Anders Larsen is a Craitish footballer who currently plays for Romero Sport in Tellia. Having won trophies in both Riponia and Craitland, as well as international titles with the national team, Larsen stands as one of the most successful Craitish footballers of all time, also holding the record as the first Craitish player to win the EMUFA Champions' League and EMUFA Super Cup. Although predominantly a right-sided defender, he is known for his versatile nature, being able to play on either flank in both defence and midfield, as well as being one of the best free-kick takers on Micras.
Career
Club
A native of Hänävissen-ó-Cräiteland, Larsen joined the academy of his hometown club Hänävissen-ó-Cräiteland FC as a youngster. Despite being a right-sided defender, he was shifted to the left at youth level to accommodate Zyx Yaqinsen, where he formed a friendship and strong partnership down the flank with fellow future Craitish national team-mate Markko Edmildón. However, despite the partnership, Larsen never made it to the first team, seen behind Yaqinsen in the club's pecking order, and was subsequently sold to Edmildón United FC in 2005. Having been deemed surplus to requirements by HóC, Larsen joined the CrFA League 2 side for a fee of just Cr 1,000, where his career took off as he became one of the promising defenders outside CrFA League 1, often being credited for his strong tackling and reading of the game. Having previously been shifted out to the left, Larsen returned to the right side of the defence under Edmildón United's 3-5-2 formation, regularly being cited for his good anticipation and positioning. Excellent performances led to interest from League 1 clubs, as well as abroad.
At the age of 23, Larsen joined Riponian club Port Rackham Rangers for a mere fee of Cr 110,000, where his career evolved, becoming one of the most important players in Francisco Gutiérrez's squad. Under the guidance of Gutiérrez at Port Rackham, Larsen was utilised as a right-back, albeit in a 4-4-2 formation where he was encouraged to constantly drive forward, helping him to become one of the most powerful, attacking full-backs in the game. Further attacking displays saw a shift further up the field, often playing as a right midfielder, as well as occasionally filling in on the left side whenever needed. Larsen was handed vice-captaincy of the club in 2007 behind captain Sébastien Focán, in which proved to be his most successful year at the club. Having won the EMUFA Champions' League and Riponian Premiership, he went on to defeat his hometown club HóC in the 2007 EMUFA Super Cup, captaining the side as well as taking revenge by opening the scoreline as Port Rackham swept the opposition away by winning 3–0.
Despite a multitude of success in at Port Rackham, Larsen left the club in 2008 following the demise of Riponia and in turn the Riponian Premiership, joining Cherry Trees FC on a free transfer. As at Port Rackham, he retained his role as a attacking full-back, also taking over the set piece duties at Oesst Whiteside. Larsen's first season at the club brought dual success, with a league title and cup win added to his list of honours. The two seasons following saw no further club trophies for Larsen, but the defender was a mainstay in Cherry Trees' starting line-up during this time as his personal performances remained of high quality.
In 2012, he was appointed club captain following the appointment of Paul Pellegrino as interim club coach.
International
Having won his first cap in 2007, Larsen went on to win several World Cups and 1 EMU Championship. A regular mainstay in the Craitish team until 2012, he often deputised as team captain in any case where Manta Pellegrino was unavailable.
