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Alfreð Finnbogason
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21 / Iceland · 2010–2023

Alfreð Finnbogason

RM dribblerfinisher
Caps · Iceland
73
Goals · Iceland
18
Life
1989
Clubs
Breiðablik UBK, SC Heerenveen, K.A.S. Eupen
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A cunning poacher with a knack for decisive goals, his clinical finishing and smart movement made him a potent attacking threat for Augsburg and the Icelandic national team. Career record: 73 caps and 18 goals for Iceland; club career at Breiðablik UBK, SC Heerenveen, K.A.S. Eupen.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q40771
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Career record

2007–2010Breiðablik UBK
2007–2007Augnablik Kópavogur
2011–2012K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
2012–2014SC Heerenveen
2012–2012Helsingborgs IF
2014–2016Real Sociedad
2015–2016Olympiacos
2016–2022FC Augsburg
2022–2023Lyngby Boldklub
2023–2024K.A.S. Eupen
2025–2025Augnablik Kópavogur
Iceland73 caps, 18 goals

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Around Finnbogason in the almanac

One rank above: Tryggvi Guðmundsson at #20.

One rank below: Ari Freyr Skúlason at #22.

Iceland's editorial top five: Eiður Guðjohnsen · Ásgeir Sigurvinsson · Gylfi Sigurðsson · Hermann Hreiðarsson · Aron Einar Gunnarsson.

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