Gylfi Einarsson
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| Gylfi Einarsson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gylfi Einarsson | |
| Date of birth | October 27, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Height | 181 cm | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Brann | |
| Number | 8 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Fylkir | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1996-2000 2000-2004 2004-2007 2008- |
Fylkir Lillestrøm Leeds Brann |
54 (18) 83 (16) 21(1) 3 (1) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2000-2005 | Iceland | 7 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Gylfi Einarsson (born October 27, 1978 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic football midfielder.
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[edit] Club career
He started his career at Fylkir but moved to Norwegian club Lillestrøm S.K. in 2000. In the 2004 season he scored 13 goals in 26 matches. When his contract expired, he was snapped up by Leeds United,[1] who had to wait until January 2005 to sign him. Einarsson, who was originally seen as a player in the Gary Speed mould, had never been more than a bit-player at Elland Road. This was mainly due to the injury problems that he sustained during his time at the club. On 6th September 2006 Gylfi had a hip operation to remove floating bone and was out of contention for the squad for eight weeks.[2] In January 2007, Einarsson was subject to interest from Norwegian team, Strømsgodset.[3] Einarsson left Leeds United on the final day of the summer transfer window in the 2007/08 campaign, with his contract being terminated[4]
Einarsson signed with the reigning Norwegian champions, SK Brann, on January 25, 2008, after a short try-out.[5]
[edit] International career
Einarsson made his debut for Iceland in a July 2000 friendly match against Malta as a sub for Helgi Kolvidsson. He has earned 7 caps so far.
[edit] References
- ^ Leeds confirm Icelander deal. Sky Sports (16th November 2004). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
- ^ Gylfi Set For Op. LeedsUnited.com (6th September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ Norwegians eye Gylfi. Sky Sports (25th January 2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-26..
- ^ Leeds complete trio of signings. BBC Sport (1st September 2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ^ "Gylfi Einarsson klar for Brann", brann.no, 2008-01-25. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. (Norwegian)
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