Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson
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Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson is an Iceland
ic footballer who plays as a defender
. He currently plays for German club VfL Bochum
having been released by West Ham United
in 2011. He is the son of Eyjólfur Sverrisson
, former Iceland
international and manager.
In October 2009, Eyjólfsson signed on loan for Cheltenham Town
making his full debut on 3 October 2009 in the 1–1 home draw against Notts County
. He returned to West Ham in November 2009 having made four appearances for Cheltenham. In January 2010 Eyjólfsson joined K.S.V. Roeselare
, on loan. He played 16 games for Roeselare but was unable to prevent the club's relegation to the Belgian Second Division
.
He was released by West Ham in May 2011 without having played a first-class game for them.
team, VfL Bochum
on 19 June 2011.
as one of the tournament's players to watch in future. Those finals in Belgium also saw him show his versatility as he played in a holding midfield role, although he prefers to play at the back.
Eyjólfsson made his U21 debut in November 2007 while still in the U19's and had an instant impact, helping Iceland to their first win of the 2009 European Championship qualifying
campaign with a 2–1 victory in Belgium
. He was in the starting line-up for the next three games. Though Iceland failed to make the play-offs, he became a regular starter in the U21 team. He scored his first international goal in a 9 October 2011 European Championship qualifier
, which Iceland won 8–0 against San Marino.
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 footballer who plays as a 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....
. He currently plays for German club VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
having been released by West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
in 2011. He is the son of Eyjólfur Sverrisson
Eyjólfur Sverrisson
Eyjólfur Gjafar Sverrisson is a former Icelandic footballer and former coach of the Iceland national football team.He is the father of Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson, who signed for West Ham United in the summer of 2008.-Club career:...
, former Iceland
Iceland 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....
international and manager.
West Ham United
Eyjólfsson signed for West Ham United on 6 July 2008 from Icelandic team HK Kopavogur, where he previously made 20 first team appearances.In October 2009, Eyjólfsson signed on loan for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
making his full debut on 3 October 2009 in the 1–1 home draw against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. He returned to West Ham in November 2009 having made four appearances for Cheltenham. In January 2010 Eyjólfsson joined K.S.V. Roeselare
K.S.V. Roeselare
K.S.V. Roeselare is a Belgian football club, from the city of Roeselare in West Flanders. Its matricule is the n°134. It has last played in the Belgian Pro League from 2005-06 to 2009-10...
, on loan. He played 16 games for Roeselare but was unable to prevent the club's relegation to the Belgian Second Division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
.
He was released by West Ham in May 2011 without having played a first-class game for them.
VfL Bochum
Eyjólfsson signed for German 2. Fußball-Bundesliga2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
team, VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
on 19 June 2011.
International
Capped previously at U-16 and U-17 level, Eyjólfsson was a key player at the 2007 European U-17 Championship and, although Iceland failed to make it beyond the group stage, was named by UEFAUEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
as one of the tournament's players to watch in future. Those finals in Belgium also saw him show his versatility as he played in a holding midfield role, although he prefers to play at the back.
Eyjólfsson made his U21 debut in November 2007 while still in the U19's and had an instant impact, helping Iceland to their first win of the 2009 European Championship qualifying
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
campaign with a 2–1 victory in Belgium
Belgium national under-21 football team
The Belgium national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. He was in the starting line-up for the next three games. Though Iceland failed to make the play-offs, he became a regular starter in the U21 team. He scored his first international goal in a 9 October 2011 European Championship qualifier
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification Group 5
The teams competing in Group 5 of the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championships qualifying competition were Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Northern Ireland and San Marino.-Standings:Qualification...
, which Iceland won 8–0 against San Marino.