Leiknir Reykjavík

Leiknir R.
Full name Leiknir Reykjavík
Founded 17 May 1973 (1973-05-17)
Ground Leiknisvöllur,
Reykjavík
Capacity 1,025
Chairman Arnar Einarsson
Manager Unknown
League Inkasso-Deildin
2018 1. deild karla, 7th
Website Club website

Leiknir is an Icelandic football club that plays in 1. deild karla, the second tier of Icelandic football. The club was founded in 1973 and is based in Breiðholt, Reykjavík. In 2014 the club placed 1st in the 1. deild karla and won a promotion to the Úrvalsdeild, however after just one season they were relegated to back to the first division. Their home is Leiknisvöllur, where they have played since their early years. The club's motto is "Pride of Breiðholt".

The club runs a youth setup in its district for children aged 6–18. The club is renowned for playing many homegrown players and developing young players. Currently the majority of their players are homegrown. Leiknir also has a basketball and karate division. The basketball team also plays in the lower leagues of the Icelandic basketball ladder, although the club does not run youth programs for basketball.

Facilities

The whole Leiknir area is newly renovated and is in excellent condition. In 2008 the club opened its new facilities which replaced the old cabin that had served as the club's office and dressing facility since 1987. The current facilities are a 700 sqm club house, artificial turf with heat, main stadium and total of 4 practice grounds. One practice ground is called Þorsteins-völlur, named on 7 September 2012 in memory of 9 year old Þorsteinn Björnsson, a former player of the youth department in Leiknir.

The club has access to a swimming pool and a gymnasium located next to the Leiknir area.

Seasons

Support

The club's anthem is In the Ghetto made famous by Elvis Presley and is played before every home game.

Rivalry

Leiknir's main rivals are their neighbours ÍR. Leiknir and ÍR are the only football clubs in Breiðholt and they represent two different areas of the neighbourhood. Those games tend to be very interesting. The club's record against ÍR in more recent times is very favorable.

Honours

League

Cups

  • Reykjavíkurmótið (Reykjavik Cup)
    • Winners (2): 2013[4] 2016[5]
    • Runners up (1): 2015[6]
  • Deildarbikarkeppni KSÍ – B deild (League Cup – B division)
    • Winners (1): 2005[7]

Current squad

As of 8 may 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 Kristján Pétur Thórarinsson
3 Iceland DF Ósvald Jarl Traustason
4 Iceland MF Ágúst Freyr Hallsson
5 Iceland MF Dadi Baerings Halldórsson
6 Iceland FW Ólafur Hrannar Kristjánsson
7 Iceland MF Atli Arnarson
7 Iceland MF Óttar Hún Magnússon
11 Iceland MF Ernir Bjarnason
14 Iceland MF Tómas Óli Gardarsson
26 Iceland FW Zlatko Krikic
Japan MF Ryota Nakamura
No. Position Player
15 Iceland MF Kristján Páll Jónsson
18 Iceland MF Elvar Páll Sigurdsson
28 Iceland MF Vuk Oskar Dimitrijevic
29 Iceland MF Sólon Leifsson
20 Iceland DF Óttar Bjarni Guðmundsson
21 Iceland MF Kári Pétursson
22 Iceland GK Eyjólfur Tómasson
23 Iceland FW Árni Elvar Árnason
24 Iceland DF Fridjón Magnússon
27 Iceland DF Aron Heiddal
30 Iceland DF Ingvar Ásbjörn Ingvarsson

Managerial history

 
Name Nationality Years
Pétur Arnþórsson Iceland 1994–1996
Magnús Pálsson Iceland 1996–1997
Jóhann Gunnarsson Iceland 1999–2000
Magnús Einarsson Iceland 2001–2003
Garðar Ásgeirsson Iceland 2004–2006
Óli Halldór Sigurjónsson Iceland 2006–2007
Jesper Tollefsen Denmark 2007
Garðar Ásgeirsson Iceland 2007–08
Sigursteinn Gíslason Iceland 2008–2011
Zoran Miljković Serbia 2011
Willum Þór Þórsson Iceland 2011–2012
Davíð Snorri Jónasson and
Freyr Alexandersson		 Iceland
Iceland		 2012–2015
Kristján Guðmundsson Iceland 2015–2016
Kristófer Sigurgeirsson Iceland 2016[8]–2018
Unknown Iceland 2019–

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  3. ↑ http://www.ksi.is/mot/motalisti/leikskyrsla/?Leikur=47511
  4. ↑ http://www.ksi.is/mot/motalisti/urslit-stada/?MotNumer=28866
  5. ↑ http://www.ksi.is/mot/motalisti/leikskyrsla/?Leikur=381590
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  7. ↑ http://www.ksi.is/mot/motalisti/urslit-stada/?MotNumer=8682
  8. ↑ Einarsson, Þórður (17 October 2016). "Kristófer Sigurgeirsson nýr þjálfari Leiknis" [Kitts Sigurgeirsson new training facility] (in Icelandic). Leiknir R. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
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