1.
Name: Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen
Current Club: Chelsea FC
Date of Birth: 15 September 1978
Position: Forward
Comments: Amazing talent. Recently transferred from Bolton to Chelsea who beat off the cream of top European clubs for his 4
Million signature.
Son of Arnor Gudjohnsen, former player of Lokeren, Anderlecht, Bordeaux and Ă–rebro. Moved from Reykjavik club Valur where he
was the best player in the Icelandic Premier League at the age of 16 to PSV Eindhoven. Played with Ronaldo, Stam,Cocu,Zenden at
the age of 17 in the Dutch league and in Europe, made his debut at Nou Camp vs. Barcelona as sub. Horrific injury made PSV cancel
his contract and many doctors told him he'd never play again. He moved back to Iceland and started working on his fitness and got
himself together and was spotted by Bolton playing for KR Reykjavik in the Icelandic Premier League. Moved to Bolton for free and
spent 1 and a half year there in the English 1st division where he rediscovered his form and was transferred to Chelsea for 4 million
this summer.
Strong as an ox, typical for an Icelander. His dazzling technique, dribbling qualities and vision however, are not that typical for a
Icelander. Easily Iceland's best player already. Iceland's national team manager, Atli Edvaldsson, values him at 15 Million pounds
and rising.
Tipped to score over 15 goals in his first Chelsea season.
2.
Name: Heidar Helguson
Current Club: Watford
Date of Birth: 22 August 1977
Position: Striker
Comments: Signed from Lilleström in Norway for 1.5 Million Pounds where he scored 16 goals in 21 league games. Never played in
the top league in Iceland. A raw striker known for his battling qualities and gritty performances. A born goal scorer allthough his
technique isn't the best, but very good in the air and knows where the goal is. Tipped for stardom.
3.
Name: Bjarni Gudjonsson
Current Club: Stoke City FC
Date of birth: 26 February 1979
Position: Midfield/Forward
Comments: Previous clubs IK Akranes, Newcastle, Genk. Second eldest of Gudjon Thordarson's three footballing sons from his first
marriage, he joined his father in March in a ÂŁ250,000 move from Belgian League champions Genk. Spent 18 months at Newcastle
after being recruited as an 18-year-old by then manager Kenny Dalglish. A full Icelandic international, he was playing right wing back
for Genk but can play in a variety of positions and says he hopes to end up in central midfield. Has suffered a little for who's son he
is, but no doubt a very talented footballer. Excellent passing ability, good eye for goal and a team player. Expected to go far in the
game.
4.
Name: Omar Johannsson.
Current Club: IFK Malmö, Sweden.
Date of Birth: 02 march 1981
Position: Goalkeeper.
Comments: Considered one of Europe's most promising goalkeepers. Has already made it to the bench of Malmö's first team.
Expected to be first team keeper from 2001.
5.
Name: Indridi Sigurdsson
Current Club: Lilleström, Norway.
Date of birth: 12 october 1981
Position: Defender
Comments: Previously tracked by top clubs Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Opted for Lilleström in Norway because
he felt he'd be more involved. Already starting playing for their first team in his first season with the club. Played in the Icelandic
Premier League age 16 -18 for KR Reykjavik. A left sided pacy defender with excellent passing ability and attack minded. A cool
defender tipped to have a good career in the game.
6.
Name: Arnar Vidarsson
Current Club: Lokeren, Belgium.
Date of Birth: 15 march 1978
Position: Defender/midfielder
Comments: Defender/midfielder tipped for a great future. Left footed with excellent passing and a complete footballer with few
weaknesses. Recently transferred to Lokeren from Norwegian club Lilleström.
7.
Name: David Vidarsson
Current Club: FH Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
Date of Birth: 24 april 1984
Position: Midfield
Comments: Captain of the current Iceland U-16 team and younger brother of Arnar Vidarsson. Left footed holding midfielder with
excellent ability to control a game. Excellent passing, shooting, heading ability. Being tracked by Manchester United and other clubs
and likely to move soon from Iceland.
8.
Name: Viktor B. Arnarsson
Current Club: FC Utrecht, Holland.
Date of Birth: 22 january 1983
Position: Midfield
Comments: A hot prospect. Had 2 trials at Liverpool but opted for the Dutch league where he signed for FC Utrecht from his local
Icelandic club Vikingur Reykjavik. Is already playing for Utrecht reserves showing his quality and it's hard to imagine he's only 17
years old. Viktor is a creative midfielder and a nightmare to any defense. Very good dribbler and very creative player. Will not stop
long at Utrecht.
9.
Name: Gylfi Einarsson
Current Club: Fylkir Reykjavik
Date of Birth: 27 october 1978
Position: Midfielder
Comments: The find of the Icelandic season. Gylfi's goals and creative performances for lowly club Fylkir have shot him to the
Icelandic national team this summer. Last week denied a professional contract with Lyn in Norway.
Expected to move to England in August, Tranmere Rovers likely destination.
A creative midfielder, with quick feet and a very dangerous hard working player.
10.
Name: MagnĂşs Thorsteinsson
Current Club: Keflavik/Herenveen, Holland.
Date of Birth: 22 september 1982
Position: Forward
Comments: Magnus is a forward, very fast with deadly finishing. Has been likened to Robbie Keane and Michael Owen. Has spent
the summer both at his club Keflavik and Herenveen in Holland where he's expected to sign professional contract when the Icelandic
season is over.
A prolific goalscorer in Iceland youth football for many years.
Name: Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen
Current Club: Chelsea FC
Date of Birth: 15 September 1978
Position: Forward
Comments: Amazing talent. Recently transferred from Bolton to Chelsea who beat off the cream of top European clubs for his 4
Million signature.
Son of Arnor Gudjohnsen, former player of Lokeren, Anderlecht, Bordeaux and Ă–rebro. Moved from Reykjavik club Valur where he
was the best player in the Icelandic Premier League at the age of 16 to PSV Eindhoven. Played with Ronaldo, Stam,Cocu,Zenden at
the age of 17 in the Dutch league and in Europe, made his debut at Nou Camp vs. Barcelona as sub. Horrific injury made PSV cancel
his contract and many doctors told him he'd never play again. He moved back to Iceland and started working on his fitness and got
himself together and was spotted by Bolton playing for KR Reykjavik in the Icelandic Premier League. Moved to Bolton for free and
spent 1 and a half year there in the English 1st division where he rediscovered his form and was transferred to Chelsea for 4 million
this summer.
Strong as an ox, typical for an Icelander. His dazzling technique, dribbling qualities and vision however, are not that typical for a
Icelander. Easily Iceland's best player already. Iceland's national team manager, Atli Edvaldsson, values him at 15 Million pounds
and rising.
Tipped to score over 15 goals in his first Chelsea season.
2.
Name: Heidar Helguson
Current Club: Watford
Date of Birth: 22 August 1977
Position: Striker
Comments: Signed from Lilleström in Norway for 1.5 Million Pounds where he scored 16 goals in 21 league games. Never played in
the top league in Iceland. A raw striker known for his battling qualities and gritty performances. A born goal scorer allthough his
technique isn't the best, but very good in the air and knows where the goal is. Tipped for stardom.
3.
Name: Bjarni Gudjonsson
Current Club: Stoke City FC
Date of birth: 26 February 1979
Position: Midfield/Forward
Comments: Previous clubs IK Akranes, Newcastle, Genk. Second eldest of Gudjon Thordarson's three footballing sons from his first
marriage, he joined his father in March in a ÂŁ250,000 move from Belgian League champions Genk. Spent 18 months at Newcastle
after being recruited as an 18-year-old by then manager Kenny Dalglish. A full Icelandic international, he was playing right wing back
for Genk but can play in a variety of positions and says he hopes to end up in central midfield. Has suffered a little for who's son he
is, but no doubt a very talented footballer. Excellent passing ability, good eye for goal and a team player. Expected to go far in the
game.
4.
Name: Omar Johannsson.
Current Club: IFK Malmö, Sweden.
Date of Birth: 02 march 1981
Position: Goalkeeper.
Comments: Considered one of Europe's most promising goalkeepers. Has already made it to the bench of Malmö's first team.
Expected to be first team keeper from 2001.
5.
Name: Indridi Sigurdsson
Current Club: Lilleström, Norway.
Date of birth: 12 october 1981
Position: Defender
Comments: Previously tracked by top clubs Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Opted for Lilleström in Norway because
he felt he'd be more involved. Already starting playing for their first team in his first season with the club. Played in the Icelandic
Premier League age 16 -18 for KR Reykjavik. A left sided pacy defender with excellent passing ability and attack minded. A cool
defender tipped to have a good career in the game.
6.
Name: Arnar Vidarsson
Current Club: Lokeren, Belgium.
Date of Birth: 15 march 1978
Position: Defender/midfielder
Comments: Defender/midfielder tipped for a great future. Left footed with excellent passing and a complete footballer with few
weaknesses. Recently transferred to Lokeren from Norwegian club Lilleström.
7.
Name: David Vidarsson
Current Club: FH Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
Date of Birth: 24 april 1984
Position: Midfield
Comments: Captain of the current Iceland U-16 team and younger brother of Arnar Vidarsson. Left footed holding midfielder with
excellent ability to control a game. Excellent passing, shooting, heading ability. Being tracked by Manchester United and other clubs
and likely to move soon from Iceland.
8.
Name: Viktor B. Arnarsson
Current Club: FC Utrecht, Holland.
Date of Birth: 22 january 1983
Position: Midfield
Comments: A hot prospect. Had 2 trials at Liverpool but opted for the Dutch league where he signed for FC Utrecht from his local
Icelandic club Vikingur Reykjavik. Is already playing for Utrecht reserves showing his quality and it's hard to imagine he's only 17
years old. Viktor is a creative midfielder and a nightmare to any defense. Very good dribbler and very creative player. Will not stop
long at Utrecht.
9.
Name: Gylfi Einarsson
Current Club: Fylkir Reykjavik
Date of Birth: 27 october 1978
Position: Midfielder
Comments: The find of the Icelandic season. Gylfi's goals and creative performances for lowly club Fylkir have shot him to the
Icelandic national team this summer. Last week denied a professional contract with Lyn in Norway.
Expected to move to England in August, Tranmere Rovers likely destination.
A creative midfielder, with quick feet and a very dangerous hard working player.
10.
Name: MagnĂşs Thorsteinsson
Current Club: Keflavik/Herenveen, Holland.
Date of Birth: 22 september 1982
Position: Forward
Comments: Magnus is a forward, very fast with deadly finishing. Has been likened to Robbie Keane and Michael Owen. Has spent
the summer both at his club Keflavik and Herenveen in Holland where he's expected to sign professional contract when the Icelandic
season is over.
A prolific goalscorer in Iceland youth football for many years.