Guðmundur Steinarsson
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Guðmundur Steinarsson is an Iceland
ic international footballer who plays for Keflavík
in Iceland
.
, where he spent a loan spell at KA Akureyri
between 1999 and 2000. In July 2002 he moved to Denmark
to play with Brønshøj BK
, where he spent a loan spell in Iceland with Fram Reykjavik
in 2003. He rejoned Keflavík
in 2004. He signed for FC Vaduz
on 16 January 2009 and scored at his debut. Guðmundur left FC Vaduz in summer 2009 and rejoined his former club, Keflavík
.
– one game in 2002, and two caps in 2008. He made his international debut in a friendly against Brazil in 2002 with Brazil winning 6-1. Among the scorers for Brazil was future superstar Kaká
, scoring his first international goal.
International matches:
.
from 1969 to 1982 and is still the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 72 goals in Iceland's top division. His uncle, Jón Jóhannsson, was also a player and coach with Keflavík
and was a member of the club's first championship winning side in 1964.
Guðmundur's mother, Sigurlaug Kristinsdóttir, was the first woman to sit on the board of Keflavík Football Club
. Her father, Kristinn Gunnlaugsson, played for ÍA
in the 1950s and 60's, winning several titles. His brother, Högni Gunnlaugsson, played for both ÍA
and Keflavík
and in 1964 captained the first Keflavík
side to be crowned champions of Iceland.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic international footballer who plays for Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
in Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
.
Club career
Guðmundur began his career in 1996 with KeflavíkKeflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
, where he spent a loan spell at KA Akureyri
Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar
Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar is a football club based in Akureyri in the north of Iceland.-Sports club:The club offers other sports apart from football, including judo and handball. Its main rival is another sports club in Akureyri named Þór...
between 1999 and 2000. In July 2002 he moved to Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
to play with Brønshøj BK
Brønshøj BK
Brønshøj Boldklub is a Danish football club, currently playing in the Danish 1st Division.-Current squad:As of November 13, 2011-Famous players:Patrick Tronborg Kent Nielsen...
, where he spent a loan spell in Iceland with Fram Reykjavik
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram
Knattspyrnufélagið Fram is an Icelandic sports club, best known for its football team. In European competitions it is known as Fram Reykjavík. It was founded on 1 May 1908 in Reykjavík. Based at Safamýri, located in the Laugardalur district of Reykjavík City Center. They are currently playing in...
in 2003. He rejoned Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
in 2004. He signed for FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz is a Liechtenstein football club from Vaduz, that play in the Swiss Football League. The club plays at the national Rheinpark Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,127 when all seated but has additional standing places in the North and South ends of the ground, giving a total stadium capacity...
on 16 January 2009 and scored at his debut. Guðmundur left FC Vaduz in summer 2009 and rejoined his former club, Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
.
International career
Guðmundur has three caps to date with the Iceland national football teamIceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
– one game in 2002, and two caps in 2008. He made his international debut in a friendly against Brazil in 2002 with Brazil winning 6-1. Among the scorers for Brazil was future superstar Kaká
Kaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club...
, scoring his first international goal.
International matches:
- 8 March 2002 - BrazilBrazil national football teamThe Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
vs. Iceland (Friendly), 6-1 - 6 November 2008 - NorwayNorway national football teamThe Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
vs. Iceland (WCQ), 2-2 - 19 November 2008 - MaltaMalta national football teamThe Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
vs. Iceland (Friendly), 0-1
Personal life
Guðmundur is a qualified telephone repairman and has also worked as a teacher. He is married and has two sons. His wife is a physiotherapist and regularly worked with sports team in Iceland. He is an avid fan of Liverpool F.C.Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
.
Footballing family
Guðmundur comes from a footballing family. His brother, Jóhann Steinarsson, played for several clubs and represented Iceland at youth level. Their father, Steinar Jóhannsson, played for KeflavíkKeflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
from 1969 to 1982 and is still the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 72 goals in Iceland's top division. His uncle, Jón Jóhannsson, was also a player and coach with Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
and was a member of the club's first championship winning side in 1964.
Guðmundur's mother, Sigurlaug Kristinsdóttir, was the first woman to sit on the board of Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
. Her father, Kristinn Gunnlaugsson, played for ÍA
IA
- Places :* Ia or Oia, Greece, a small town on the island of Santorini* Iowa, U.S. *Iá River, a river in Brazil- Companies and organizations :* Indian Airlines, a domestic air carrier in India* Indian Army, part of the Military of India...
in the 1950s and 60's, winning several titles. His brother, Högni Gunnlaugsson, played for both ÍA
IA
- Places :* Ia or Oia, Greece, a small town on the island of Santorini* Iowa, U.S. *Iá River, a river in Brazil- Companies and organizations :* Indian Airlines, a domestic air carrier in India* Indian Army, part of the Military of India...
and Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
and in 1964 captained the first Keflavík
Keflavík Football Club
Keflavík Football Club is an Icelandic football team, commonly known as Keflavík. It is a subdivision of Keflavík ÍF , based in the town of Reykjanesbær in Iceland. They play at Nettó-völlur in Keflavík.-Competition history:Keflavík have played in the Icelandic football league since 1956...
side to be crowned champions of Iceland.
Individual
- Topscorer Icelandic Premier LeagueLandsbankadeildThe Úrvalsdeild karla is the top tier of the Icelandic football pyramid. Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, it is generally played in the spring and summer . It is run by the Football Association of Iceland and is currently comprised by 12 clubs. UEFA currently ranks the league 37th in...
in 2008 with 16 Goals. - Topscorer Icelandic Premier LeagueLandsbankadeildThe Úrvalsdeild karla is the top tier of the Icelandic football pyramid. Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, it is generally played in the spring and summer . It is run by the Football Association of Iceland and is currently comprised by 12 clubs. UEFA currently ranks the league 37th in...
in 2000 with 14 Goals. - Player's Player of the Year Icelandic Premier LeagueLandsbankadeildThe Úrvalsdeild karla is the top tier of the Icelandic football pyramid. Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, it is generally played in the spring and summer . It is run by the Football Association of Iceland and is currently comprised by 12 clubs. UEFA currently ranks the league 37th in...
in 2008. - Keflavík Sports ClubKeflavik ÍFKeflavík ÍF is an Icelandic sports club, from the town of Reykjanesbær. The club has several divisions for different sports: football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, badminton, shooting and taekwondo...
Sportsman of the Year in 2008.