Jonas Fjeldberg


Jonas Stensrud Fjeldberg is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger for USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks.

Career

Ull/Kisa

Fjeldberg played from a young age with Ull/Kisa, making his first team debut in the 2014 1. divisjon. He also represented Norway as a youth international. In total, Fjeldberg made 42 appearances for the club across league and cup, scoring four goals. In 2017, he chose to decline a contract extension with the club and opted to play football and study in the United States.

University of Dayton & USL PDL

In 2017, Fjeldberg began playing college soccer at the University of Dayton. In four seasons with the Flyers, including an extended 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fjeldberg made 61 appearances, scoring 22 goals and tallying 21 assists. Whilst at college, Fjeldberg earned accolades such as Atlantic 10 Conference All-Rookie Team in 2017, Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and A-10 First Team in both 2019 and 2020, as well as First Team All-Midwest Region in 2020.
In his 2019 season, Fjeldberg also played in the USL PDL with Dayton Dutch Lions, making seven appearances.

FC Cincinnati

On 21 January 2021, Fjeldberg was selected 54th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati. He then returned to Dayton to complete the 2020–21 season, before signing a one-year deal with the club on 20 May 2021.
Following the 2021 season, Cincinnati declined their contract option on Fjeldberg.

Rio Grande Valley FC (loan)

On 30 August 2021, Fjeldberg was loaned to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. He made his debut on 25 September 2021, scoring the winning goal in a 3–2 win over Atlanta United 2.

Indy Eleven

On 11 February 2022, it was announced that Fjeldberg has joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven ahead of their 2022 season.

Rio Grande Valley FC (loan)

Fjeldberg was again loaned to RGV on 25 July 2022, for the remainder of the 2022 USL Championship season. Rio Grande Valley sent centerback Jesús Vázquez to Indy in return.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

On 12 May 2023, Fjeldberg was involved in a swap deal with Colorado Springs Switchbacks in exchange for Macauley King.