Eyjólfur Héðinsson

Eyjólfur Héðinsson (born 1 January 1985 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stjarnan.

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Eyjólfur.
Eyjólfur Héðinsson
Personal information
Full name Eyjólfur Héðinsson
Date of birth (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985
Place of birth Reykjavík, Iceland
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Central midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Stjarnan
Number 20
Youth career
2000 ÍR
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2002 ÍR 15 (0)
2003–2006 Fylkir 53 (1)
2006–2011 GAIS 100 (12)
2011–2013 SønderjyskE 59 (16)
2013–2016 FC Midtjylland 10 (2)
2016– Stjarnan 31 (0)
National team
2001–2002 Iceland U-17 10 (0)
2003 Iceland U-19 5 (2)
2005–2006 Iceland U-21 4 (0)
2008– Iceland 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 January 2016

Eyjólfur Héðinsson, sometimes called "gyðingur",[1] started his football career at ÍR. There he was early recognized as a promising player and was simply outstanding in his age. In 1995, he was voted as the best player at Shellmótið-cup and he got his first taste of international football at the age 17 when he led U-17 team for Iceland as captain.[2] Eyjólfur is a friend of the Icelandic track & field athlete Trausti Stefánsson.

Club career

SønderjyskE

After his contract ended with GAIS at the start of 2011, Hedinsson went for a trial with SønderjyskE. He was described by the chairman of SønderjyskE as an offensive box-to-box midfielder.[3] After a week of trial, he was offered a contract. Eyjólfur granted the offer made by SønderjyskE and signed a contract lasting until June 2013.[4] Eyjólfur was seen by the media as a direct replacement for Rasmus Hansen who had joined Danish Superliga side Randers FC. During his time at SønderjyskE, Eyjólfur has evolved into one of the most important players in the Danish side. Eyjólfur wishes to stay at the club but has been rumored to other nations such as Belgium and the Netherlands.

"I wish to stay in Haderslev but at the same I always look to improve my game.[5]

Stjarnan

After 3 years with severals injuries and only 10 league matches, it was announced on 18 November 2015, that Eyjólfur would take back home at the end of the year to Iceland, playing for Stjarnan.[6]

Playing style

Eyjólfur has a precise shot and is ambidextrous with his feet. Because of this attribute he offers a lot of versatility. He is also strong in the air and is able to make powerful headers. He has a smooth playing style which has earned him the nickname "snákurinn".[7]

References
  1. "Eyjólfur and his nickname". Bold. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  2. "Eyjólfur Profile - Icelandic Football Association". KSI. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  3. "Hedinsson Trial". Kanalsport. 10 January 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
  4. "Hedinsson Contract". Bold. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  5. "Hedinsson earns his title". BOLD. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  6. "FCM's Hedinsson tager hjem til Island". bold.dk. 18 November 2015.
  7. "Hedinsson matchwinner once again". BOLD. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.


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