Ólafur Þórðarson (footballer)
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Ólafur Þórðarson is a former Iceland
ic footballer
, who played as a midfielder
. He is currently manager of Fylkir
.
He is the younger brother of Teitur Thordarson, who was manager of Estonia
when Ólafur played against them with Iceland in April 1996.
before moving abroad to play in the Norwegian League. He returned to Iceland after four seasons to captain the IA side again and participated in IA Akranes
glory years when they won the championship title five consecutive times from 1992-1996. After the 1997 season he was hired as player/manager at Fylkir
and got them promoted in 1999. In the autumn same year he was appointed as manager of IA Akranes
which he managed until mid season 2006 when he was sacked because the team were battling in the relegation zone. Þórðarson also played briefly with the team but his last game in football was 2002. Under his management IA Akranes
won the championship surprisingly 2001 and snatched up the VISA-bikar
twice 2000 and 2003.
In 2007 Þórðarson took charge of Fram
and guided them into 7th place. After the season he quit and was without a team in the 2008 season.
But in start of October 2008 he was announced as new manager of Fylkir
and returned to the club were he started his coaching career.
in 1984 and went on to collect 72 caps, scoring 5 goals. He played his last international match in a November 1996 World Cup qualifying match against Ireland
.
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
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is currently manager of Fylkir
Fylkir
Fylkir FC is an athletic club in Árbær, in the eastern part of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.Former players include Helgi Valur Daníelsson, who now plays for AIK, and Ólafur Ingi Skúlason, formerly of Arsenal and currently plays for Zulte Waregem in Belgium. Ragnar Sigurðsson who plays with...
.
He is the younger brother of Teitur Thordarson, who was manager of Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
when Ólafur played against them with Iceland in April 1996.
Club career
Þórðarson started his career at IA AkranesÍþróttabandalag Akraness
Íþróttabandalag Akraness is an Icelandic sports club founded in 1946 and based in the town of Akranes, west Iceland. Among the main sports its members can practice are basketball, football, golf, horsemanship, gymnastics, volleyball, bowling, karate, badminton, swimming and powerlifting...
before moving abroad to play in the Norwegian League. He returned to Iceland after four seasons to captain the IA side again and participated in IA Akranes
Íþróttabandalag Akraness
Íþróttabandalag Akraness is an Icelandic sports club founded in 1946 and based in the town of Akranes, west Iceland. Among the main sports its members can practice are basketball, football, golf, horsemanship, gymnastics, volleyball, bowling, karate, badminton, swimming and powerlifting...
glory years when they won the championship title five consecutive times from 1992-1996. After the 1997 season he was hired as player/manager at Fylkir
Fylkir
Fylkir FC is an athletic club in Árbær, in the eastern part of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.Former players include Helgi Valur Daníelsson, who now plays for AIK, and Ólafur Ingi Skúlason, formerly of Arsenal and currently plays for Zulte Waregem in Belgium. Ragnar Sigurðsson who plays with...
and got them promoted in 1999. In the autumn same year he was appointed as manager of IA Akranes
Íþróttabandalag Akraness
Íþróttabandalag Akraness is an Icelandic sports club founded in 1946 and based in the town of Akranes, west Iceland. Among the main sports its members can practice are basketball, football, golf, horsemanship, gymnastics, volleyball, bowling, karate, badminton, swimming and powerlifting...
which he managed until mid season 2006 when he was sacked because the team were battling in the relegation zone. Þórðarson also played briefly with the team but his last game in football was 2002. Under his management IA Akranes
Íþróttabandalag Akraness
Íþróttabandalag Akraness is an Icelandic sports club founded in 1946 and based in the town of Akranes, west Iceland. Among the main sports its members can practice are basketball, football, golf, horsemanship, gymnastics, volleyball, bowling, karate, badminton, swimming and powerlifting...
won the championship surprisingly 2001 and snatched up the VISA-bikar
VISA-bikar
The Icelandic Cup is a knock-out football cup competition in Iceland. The final is played at Laugardalsvöllur at the end of the Icelandic season in October. The winners qualify for the UEFA Europa League.-Performance By Club:-Lost Finals By Club:...
twice 2000 and 2003.
In 2007 Þórðarson took charge of Fram
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...
and guided them into 7th place. After the season he quit and was without a team in the 2008 season.
But in start of October 2008 he was announced as new manager of Fylkir
Fylkir
Fylkir FC is an athletic club in Árbær, in the eastern part of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.Former players include Helgi Valur Daníelsson, who now plays for AIK, and Ólafur Ingi Skúlason, formerly of Arsenal and currently plays for Zulte Waregem in Belgium. Ragnar Sigurðsson who plays with...
and returned to the club were he started his coaching career.
International career
Þórðarson made his debut for IcelandIceland 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....
in 1984 and went on to collect 72 caps, scoring 5 goals. He played his last international match in a November 1996 World Cup qualifying match against Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
.
Honours
- Icelandic ChampionshipsLandsbankadeildThe 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...
: 7- 1983, 1984, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001
- Icelandic CupsVISA-bikarThe Icelandic Cup is a knock-out football cup competition in Iceland. The final is played at Laugardalsvöllur at the end of the Icelandic season in October. The winners qualify for the UEFA Europa League.-Performance By Club:-Lost Finals By Club:...
: 7- 1983, 1984, 1986, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2003
- 1995 Iceland Players' Player of the year