How many caps did Aron Einar Gunnarsson win for Iceland?

Aron Einar Gunnarsson won 110 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Iceland, scoring 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Aron Einar Gunnarsson play for?

Þór Akureyri (2005–2006), AZ Alkmaar (2006–2008), Coventry City (2008–2011), Cardiff City (2011–2019), Al-Arabi SC (2019–2024), Þór Akureyri (2024–2024), Al-Gharafa SC (2024–present).

Where does Aron Einar Gunnarsson rank among Iceland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Aron Einar Gunnarsson #5 of Iceland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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05 / Iceland · 2008–

Aron Einar Gunnarsson

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Caps · Iceland

110 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Iceland

5 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1989

Clubs

Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC

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: 110 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Iceland; club career at Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q781755

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Career record

2005–2006	Þór Akureyri
2006–2008	AZ Alkmaar
2008–2011	Coventry City
2011–2019	Cardiff City
2019–2024	Al-Arabi SC
2024–2024	Þór Akureyri
2024–today	Al-Gharafa SC
Iceland	110 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 5 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Iceland checked 4 October 2026
Iceland caps: sources differ; current Wikidata count is dated above. Previous import was unverified.
Goals · Iceland checked 4 October 2026
Iceland goals: sources differ; current Wikidata count is dated above. Previous import was unverified.

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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.

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