How many caps did Arnar Grétarsson win for Iceland?

Arnar Grétarsson won 71 caps for Iceland, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Arnar Grétarsson play for?

Breiðablik UBK (1988–1997), Rangers (1989–1990), Rangers (1996–1997), AEK Athens (1997–2000), Knattspyrnufélag Fjallabyggðar (1997–1997), K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen (2000–2006), Breiðablik UBK (2006–2009).

Where does Arnar Grétarsson rank among Iceland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Arnar Grétarsson #14 of Iceland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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14 / Iceland · 1991–2004

Arnar Grétarsson

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Caps · Iceland

Goals · Iceland

Life

1972

Clubs

Breiðablik UBK, AEK Athens, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A linchpin in midfield, his commanding presence and exceptional passing range saw him anchor teams across Iceland, Greece, and Sweden. Career record: 71 caps and 2 goals for Iceland; club career at Breiðablik UBK, AEK Athens, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1988–1997	Breiðablik UBK
1989–1990	Rangers
1996–1997	Rangers
1997–2000	AEK Athens
1997–1997	Knattspyrnufélag Fjallabyggðar
2000–2006	K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
2006–2009	Breiðablik UBK
Iceland	71 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Iceland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Iceland checked 4 October 2026

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Around Grétarsson in the almanac

One rank above: Kolbeinn Sigþórsson at #13.

One rank below: Arnór Guðjohnsen at #15.

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

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