Ríkharður Jónsson (12 November 1929 – 14 February 2017) was an Icelandic football player and manager.

A forward, he made his debut for the Iceland 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 to 1971. He also managed ÍA Akranes.

He played for Fram and ÍA Akranes.

Ríkharður died on 14 February 2017, aged 87.

Honours

Individual

  • Icelandic League top goalscorer: 1955

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