Egil á Bø
Encyclopedia
Egil á Bø is a Faroese
football defender
who plays for EB/Streymur
and the Faroe Islands national football team
. Bø scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-1 defeat in Piatra Neamţ
to Romania
. Egil á Bø was previously known as Egil Zachariassen, he changed his family name a few years ago.
at the age of 34 years, 4 months and 18 days.
Faroese people
The Faroese or Faroe Islanders are a Germanic ethnic group native to the Faeroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins.About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countries, particularly in Denmark, Iceland and Norway....
football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who plays for EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...
and the Faroe Islands national football team
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
. Bø scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-1 defeat in Piatra Neamţ
Piatra Neamt
Piatra Neamț , , ; is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania...
to Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
. Egil á Bø was previously known as Egil Zachariassen, he changed his family name a few years ago.
Late Debut on the Faroe Islands National Team
Egil is the oldest ever Faroese international debutant, having played the first game for his country in an away friendly with PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
at the age of 34 years, 4 months and 18 days.
Club career
Egil á Bø has played for several Faroese football clubs:- 2005-2010 EB/StreymurEB/StreymurEB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...
- 2004 B36 TórshavnB36 TórshavnB36 Tórshavn or F.C. Tórshavn is a Faroese football club, based in the capital, Tórshavn...
- 2003 EB/StreymurEB/StreymurEB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...
- 1999-2002 B36 TórshavnB36 TórshavnB36 Tórshavn or F.C. Tórshavn is a Faroese football club, based in the capital, Tórshavn...
- 1996-1998 ÍF FuglafjørðurÍF FuglafjørðurÍF Fuglafjørður is a Faroese football club, based in Fuglafjørður. They play their home games at Fløtugerði. In the Faroe Islands, the team is only called ÍF.2006, 2007 and 2008...
- 1995 NSÍ RunavíkNSÍ RunavíkNSÍ Runavík is a Faroese football club, playing in Runavík founded March 24, 1957. In 2003 NSÍ participated for the first time on a European stage.In 2007 the club won the Faroe Islands Premier League for the first time....
- 1993-94 EB/StreymurEB/StreymurEB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...
- 1991-92 Streymur
International goals
- Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 November 2009 | Stadionul Ceahlăul Stadionul Ceahlaul Ceahlăul Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Piatra Neamţ, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ. The stadium, as well as the local football club takes its name from the Mount Ceahlău, located in the region. The stadium holds... , Piatra Neamţ Piatra Neamt Piatra Neamț , , ; is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania... , Romania Romania Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea... |
1-3 | 1-3 | 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 7 The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group 7 was a UEFA qualifying group for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The group comprised France, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Austria and Faroe Islands.... |