Breiðablik men's football

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.

As of 28 January 2020

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

No. Position Player 1 GK Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson (captain) 3 MF Oliver Sigurjónsson 4 DF Damir Muminović 5 DF Elfar Freyr Helgason 6 MF Alexander Helgi Sigurðason 7 MF Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson 8 MF Viktor Karl Einarsson 9 FW Thomas Mikkelsen 10 MF Guðjón Pétur Lýðsson 11 MF Gísli Eyjólfsson 12 GK Anton Ari Einarsson 14 MF Óskar Jónsson 17 MF Þorleifur Úlfarsson 18 DF Arnar Sveinn Geirsson 19 DF Anton Logi Lúðvíksson 21 DF Viktor Örn Margeirsson

No. Position Player 22 FW Karl Friðleifur Gunnarsson 25 DF Davíð Ingvarsson 28 MF Ísak Eyþór Gunnlaugsson 31 MF Benedikt V. Warén 37 MF Bjarni Þór Hafstein 44 FW Gunnar Geir Baldursson 45 MF Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson 62 DF Ólafur Guðmundsson 77 MF Kwame Quee - MF Þorbergur Þór Steinarsson - MF Stefán Ingi Sigurðsson - DF Aron Kári Aðalsteinsson - DF Gísli Martin Sigurðsson - MF Brynjar Óli Bjarnason - FW Stefán Ingi Sigurðsson - DF Róbert Orri Þorkelsson

As of match played 1 January 2020 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	Andri Rafn Yeoman	2009–2019	331	20
2	Olgeir Sigurgeirsson	2003–15	321	39
3	Arnar Grétarsson*	1988–09	289	61
4	Hákon Sverrisson	1990–04	270	9
5	Þór Hreiðarsson	1967–81	266	76
6	Elfar Freyr Helgason	2008–present	263	10
6	Árni Kristinn Gunnarsson	1998–10	255	19
7	Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson**	2003–16	252	18
8	Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson	2013–present	252	0
9	Finnur Orri Margeirsson	2008–14	243	7
10	Vignir Baldursson	1975–88	228	14

*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	Guðmundur Þórðarson	1965–74	173	92
2	Jón Þórir Jónsson*	1985–99	201	85
3	Þór Hreiðarsson	1967–81	271	61
4	Sigurður Grétarsson**	1979–00	159	71
5	Jón Ingi Ragnarsson	1958–69	139	70
6	Kjartan Einarsson	1996–04	166	59
7	Arnar Grétarsson***	1988–09	289	61
8	Ívar Sigurjónsson	1996–03	168	59
9	Árni Vilhjálmsson	2011–14	121	54
10	Ólafur Friðriksson	1971–79	156	54

*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

Players from the Breiðablik youth academy who have earned international caps at senior level. Correct as of 16 January 2020.

Nat.	Player	Date of birth	Current club	Position	International career
	Alfons Sampsted	(1998-04-06) 6 April 1998	IFK Norrköping	Defender	2019–present
	Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson	(1994-09-26) 26 September 1994	Breiðablik	Forward	2019–present
	Willum Þór Willumsson	(1998-10-23) 23 October 1998	BATE Borisov	Midfielder	2019–present
	Davíð Kristján Ólafsson	(1995-05-15) 15 May 1995	Aalesunds FK	Defender	2019–present
	Árni Vilhjálmsson	(1994-05-09) 9 May 1994	Kolos Kovalivka	Forward	2017–present
	Adam Örn Arnarson	(1995-08-27) 27 August 1995	Górnik Zabrze	Defender	2017–present
	Oliver Sigurjónsson	(1995-03-03) 3 March 1995	Breiðablik	Midfielder	2014–present
	Sverrir Ingi Ingason	(1993-08-05) 5 August 1993	PAOK FC	Defender	2014–present
	Aron Jóhannsson	(1990-11-10) 10 November 1990	Hammarby IF	Forward	2013–present
	Kristinn Jónsson	(1990-08-04) 4 August 1990	Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur	Wingback	2009–17
	Elfar Freyr Helgason	(1989-07-27) 27 July 1989	Breiðablik	Defender	2011–present
	Alfreð Finnbogason	(1989-02-01) 1 February 1989	FC Augsburg	Forward	2010–present
	Gylfi Sigurðsson	(1989-09-08) 8 September 1989	Everton	Midfielder	2010–present
	Gunnar Örn Jónsson	(1985-04-30) 30 April 1985	retired	Midfielder	2010
	Guðmundur Kristjánsson	(1989-03-01) 1 March 1989	FH Hafnarfjörður	Midfielder	2009–14
	Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson	(1986-01-26) 26 January 1986	Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur	Fullback	2009–12
	Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson	(1985-07-29) 29 July 1985	Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar	Midfielder	2009–14
	Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson	(1990-10-27) 27 October 1990	Burnley	Winger	2008–present
	Guðmann Þórisson	(1987-01-30) 30 January 1987	FH Hafnarfjörður	Defender	2008
	Marel Jóhann Baldvinsson	(1980-12-18) 18 December 1980	retired	Forward	2001–08
	Kjartan Antonsson	(1976-09-30) 30 September 1976	retired	Defender	2001
	Þórhalldur Hinriksson	(1976-09-10) 10 September 1976	retired	Midfielder	2000–01
	Kristófer Sigurgeirsson	(1972-01-19) 19 January 1972	retired	Midfielder	1994
	Arnar Grétarsson	(1972-02-20) 20 February 1972	retired	Midfielder	1991–04
	Sigurjón Kristjánsson	(1962-04-05) 5 April 1962	retired	Forward	1982
	Trausti Ómarsson	(1962-11-04) 4 November 1962	retired	Midfielder	1982
	Ómar Rafnsson	(1962-06-23) 23 June 1962	retired	Midfielder	1982–83
	Ólafur Björnsson	(1958-10-07) 7 October 1958	retired	Defender	1981–84
	Sigurður Grétarsson	(1962-05-02) 2 May 1962	retired	Forward	1980–92
	Hinrik Þórhallsson	(1954-02-02) 2 February 1954	retired	Winger	1976–80
	Einar Þórhallsson	(1952-07-01) 1 July 1952	retired	Defender	1976

• Record League victory: 13–0 v HK, 1. deild karla 1999
• Record League defeat: 1–10 v ÍA, Úrvalsdeild 1973

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	Honka Espoo	1.275	0.860	0.800	0.400	0.600	3.935
304	279	−25	Fredrikstad	1.420	0.475	0.460	0.980	0.520	3.855
305	343	+38	Breiðablik	0.250	0.575	1.275	0.250	1.500	3.850
306	357	+51	Milsami Orhei	0.425	0.425	0.350	0.950	1.675	3.825
307	322	+15	Khazar Lankaran	0.300	0.650	0.775	1.100	1.000	3.825

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

• (in Icelandic) Official website