Birkir Bjarnason

Stalwart LM, also LB, CAM Right-footed dribblercreator

Rating

Life

1988

Clubs

Viking FK, FC Basel, Aston Villa

Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 'Thor' of Iceland's midfield, his relentless work rate and versatile play made him an indispensable asset during their historic Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup runs. Career record: club career at Viking FK, FC Basel, Aston Villa.

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Around Bjarnason in the almanac

One rank above: Aron Einar Gunnarsson at #5.

One rank below: Ragnar Sigurðsson at #7.

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