Breiðablik men's football

Breiðablik
Full name Breiðablik[1]
Nickname(s) Blikar
Founded 12 April 1950
Ground Kópavogsvöllur,
Kópavogur, Iceland
Capacity 3009 (1709 seated)[2]
Chairman Ólafur Hrafn Ólafsson[3]
Manager Ágúst Gylfason
League Úrvalsdeild
2018 Pepsi Deildin, 2nd of 12th

The Breiðablik men's football team is the men's football department of the Breiðablik UBK multi-sport club. It currently plays in the Úrvalsdeild karla, the top-tier men's football league in Iceland; they finished 6th in 2017.

History

Breiðablik's first competitive match was played on 12 June 1957, a 1–0 loss against Þróttur Reykjavík.[4] After several years in the lower leagues, Breiðablik reached the top division for the first time in 1971.

In recent years the Breiðablik men's team has established itself as a powerhouse in the Icelandic league, challenging regularly on all fronts. Throughout its history, the team has however been notorious for bouncing between the two top leagues in Iceland, being promoted and relegated on a regular basis. Since being promoted in 2005, and under the guidance of coach Ólafur Kristjánsson since 2006, the team has grown steadily and established itself as a real challenger in the Icelandic top flight. The team's first big trophy came with a win in the Icelandic Cup in 2009, followed by the team's first Úrvalsdeild title in 2010. The 2013 season is Breiðablik's 8th consecutive season in the top division, a club record. Breiðablik took part in a European competition for the first time in 2010, facing Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in the Europa League. They lost the first leg 1–0 in Scotland, and lost by the same scoreline in the return leg, so they lost 2–0 on aggregate. A year later, Breiðablik faced Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, losing 2–5 on aggregate. The team won away from home in Europe for the first time with a 1–0 victory over Austrian side SK Sturm Graz in the 2013–14 competition.[5]

With one of the best and largest youth facilities in Iceland, Breiðablik is almost entirely built on home-grown talent. Current Iceland internationals Gylfi Sigurðsson, Alfreð Finnbogason, Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson and Guðmundur Kristjánsson have come through the youth ranks in recent years and gone on to play professionally abroad.

Current squad

As of 21 April 2018

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Iceland GK Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson (captain)
2 Iceland MF Kolbeinn Þórðarson
4 Iceland DF Damir Muminović
5 Iceland DF Elfar Freyr Helgason
6 Iceland DF Aron Kári Aðalsteinsson
7 Belgium DF Jonathan Hendrickx
8 Iceland MF Arnþór Ari Atlason
9 Denmark FW Thomas Mikkelsen
10 Iceland MF Oliver Sigurjónsson (on loan from Bodø/Glimt)
11 Iceland MF Gísli Eyjólfsson
12 Iceland GK Ólafur Íshólm Ólafsson
14 Iceland MF Óskar Jónsson
15 Iceland DF Davíð Kristján Ólafsson
16 Iceland DF Guðmundur Böðvar Guðjónsson
No. Position Player
18 Iceland MF Willum Þór Willumsson
19 Iceland FW Aron Bjarnason
21 Iceland DF Viktor Örn Margeirsson
24 Iceland GK Elías Rafn Ólafsson
25 Iceland DF Davíð Ingvarsson
27 Iceland FW Arnór Gauti Ragnarsson
28 Iceland MF Alexander Helgi Sigurðason
30 Iceland MF Andri Rafn Yeoman
32 Iceland FW Karl Friðleifur Gunnarsson
44 Iceland FW Gunnar Geir Baldursson
45 Iceland MF Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson
80 Iceland MF Andri Fannar Baldursson

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
19 Iceland MF Brynjar Óli Bjarnason (at ÍR until 1 October 2018)
1 Iceland GK Patrik Sigurður Gunnarsson (at ÍR until 1 October 2018)
6 Iceland DF Gísli Martin Sigurðsson (at ÍR until 1 October 2018)

Player records

As of match played 23 September 2014 and according to official supporters site. Players in bold are still currently playing for Breiðablik.

All-time appearances for Breiðablik

# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Iceland Olgeir Sigurgeirsson 2003–15 321 39
2 Iceland Arnar Grétarsson* 1988–09 289 60
3 Iceland Andri Rafn Yeoman 2009-present 289 15
4 Iceland Hákon Sverrisson 1990–04 270 9
5 Iceland Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 266 74
6 Iceland Árni Kristinn Gunnarsson 1998–10 255 19
7 Iceland Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson** 2003–16 252 18
8 Iceland Finnur Orri Margeirsson 2008–14 235 7
9 Iceland Vignir Baldursson 1975–88 228 16
10 Iceland Einar Þórhallsson 1969–80 226 27

*Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10
**Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson played over two periods: 2003–11 and 2014–2016

Most goals scored for Breiðablik

# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Iceland Guðmundur Þórðarson 1965–74 173 92
2 Iceland Jón Ingi Ragnarsson 1958–69 144 77
3 Iceland Jón Þórir Jónsson* 1985–99 200 74
4 Iceland Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 271 61
5 Iceland Ívar Sigurjónsson 1996–03 168 59
− Iceland Kjartan Einarsson 1996–04 166 59
7 Iceland Sigurður Grétarsson** 1979–00 159 54
8 Iceland Árni Vilhjálmsson 2011–14 121 54
9 Iceland Arnar Grétarsson*** 1988–09 289 47
10 Iceland Grétar Kristjánsson 1957–68 113 45

*Jón Þórir Jónsson played over two periods: 1985–94 and 1998–99
**Sigurður Grétarsson played over two periods: 1979–83 and 1998–00
***Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10

Notable players

Players from the Breiðablik youth academy who have earned international caps at senior level. Correct as of 25 August 2017.

Nat. Player Date of birth Current club Position International career
Iceland Adam Örn Arnarson 27 August 1995 Norway Aalesunds FK Defender 2017–present
Iceland Oliver Sigurjónsson 3 March 1995 Norway Bodø/Glimt Midfielder 2014–present
Iceland Sverrir Ingi Ingason 5 August 1993 Russia Rostov Defender 2014–present
United States Aron Jóhannsson 10 November 1990 Germany SV Werder Bremen Forward 2013–present
Iceland Kristinn Jónsson 4 August 1990 Norway Sogndal Wingback 2016–present
Iceland Elfar Freyr Helgason 27 July 1989 Iceland Breiðablik (on loan at Denmark AC Horsens) Defender 2011–present
Iceland Alfreð Finnbogason 1 February 1989 Germany FC Augsburg Forward 2010–present
Iceland Gylfi Sigurðsson 8 September 1989 England Everton Midfielder 2010–present
Iceland Gunnar Örn Jónsson 30 April 1985 Iceland Fylkir Midfielder 2010
Iceland Guðmundur Kristjánsson 1 March 1989 Norway IK Start Midfielder 2009–present
Iceland Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson 26 January 1986 Iceland Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Fullback 2009–2016
Iceland Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson 29 July 1985 Iceland Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar Midfielder 2009–present
Iceland Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson 27 October 1990 England Burnley Winger 2008–present
Iceland Guðmann Þórisson 30 January 1987 Iceland Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar Defender 2008
Iceland Marel Jóhann Baldvinsson 18 December 1980 retired Forward 2001–08
Iceland Kjartan Antonsson 30 September 1976 retired Defender 2001
Iceland Þórhalldur Hinriksson 10 September 1976 retired Midfielder 2000–01
Iceland Kristófer Sigurgeirsson 19 January 1972 retired Midfielder 1994
Iceland Arnar Grétarsson 20 February 1972 retired Midfielder 1991–04
Iceland Sigurjón Kristjánsson 5 April 1962 retired Forward 1982
Iceland Trausti Ómarsson 4 November 1962 retired Midfielder 1982
Iceland Ómar Rafnsson 23 June 1962 retired Midfielder 1982–83
Iceland Ólafur Björnsson 7 October 1958 retired Defender 1981–84
Iceland Sigurður Grétarsson 2 May 1962 retired Forward 1980–92
Iceland Hinrik Þórhallsson 2 February 1954 retired Winger 1976–80
Iceland Einar Þórhallsson 1 July 1952 retired Defender 1976

Honours

League

Cups

Club records

European record

Season Competition Round Opponents Home Away Agg
2010–11 UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round Scotland Motherwell 0–1 0–1 0–2
2011–12 UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round Norway Rosenborg 2–0 0–5 2–5
2013–14 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Andorra FC Santa Coloma 4–0 0–0 4–0
Second qualifying round Austria Sturm Graz 0–0 1–0 1–0
Third qualifying round Kazakhstan Aktobe 1–0 0–1 1–1 (1–2 p)
2016–17 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Latvia Jelgava 2–3 2–2 4–5

Club ranking

Correct as of 9 February 2014.[6] The table shows the position of Breiðablik (highlighted), based on their UEFA coefficient club ranking, and the four foreign teams which are closest to Breiðablik's position (two clubs with the higher coefficient and two with the lower coefficient).

Rank 2014 Rank 2013 Mvmt. Club 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 Coeff.
303 282 −21 Finland Honka Espoo 1.275 0.860 0.800 0.400 0.600 3.935
304 279 −25 Norway Fredrikstad 1.420 0.475 0.460 0.980 0.520 3.855
305 343 +38 Iceland Breiðablik 0.250 0.575 1.275 0.250 1.500 3.850
306 357 +51 Moldova Milsami Orhei 0.425 0.425 0.350 0.950 1.675 3.825
307 322 +15 Azerbaijan Khazar Lankaran 0.300 0.650 0.775 1.100 1.000 3.825

Domestic results

Below is a table with Breiðablik's domestic results since the club's first season in the football league in 1957.

References

  1. ↑ Lög og reglur félagsins
  2. ↑ Kópavogsvöllur
  3. ↑ Stjórn knattspyrnudeildar
  4. ↑ "Þjóðviljinn". Timarit.is. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  5. ↑ http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1976241.html
  6. ↑ "UEFA Club Coefficients 2012–2013". UEFA. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
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