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Aron Einar Gunnarsson
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Iceland

Aron Einar Gunnarsson

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchorclutch
Rating
83
Caps
108
Goals
7
Life
1989
Clubs
Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC
#5
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The iconic captain, known for his thunderous long throws and tireless engine, led Iceland to their first-ever major tournaments. Career record: 108 caps and 7 goals for Iceland; club career at Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC.

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Career record

2005–2006Þór Akureyri
2006–2008AZ Alkmaar
2008–2011Coventry City
2011–2019Cardiff City
2019–2024Al-Arabi SC
2024–2024Þór Akureyri
2024–todayAl-Gharafa SC
Iceland108 caps, 7 goals

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Around Gunnarsson in the almanac

One rank above: Hermann Hreiðarsson at #4.

One rank below: Ríkharður Jónsson at #6.

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