Which clubs did Birkir Bjarnason play for?

Viking FK (2006–2011), FK Bodø/Glimt (2008–2008), Standard Liège (2012–2012), Delfino Pescara 1936 (2012–2013), Standard Liège (2012–2013), U.C. Sampdoria (2013–2014), Delfino Pescara 1936 (2014–2015), FC Basel (2015–2017), Aston Villa (2017–2019), Al-Arabi SC (2019–2019), Brescia Calcio (2020–2021), Adana Demirspor (2021–2023).

Where does Birkir Bjarnason rank among Iceland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Birkir Bjarnason #7 of Iceland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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07 / Iceland · 2010–

Birkir Bjarnason

LM dribblercreator

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q865680

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Career record

2006–2011	Viking FK
2008–2008	FK Bodø/Glimt
2012–2012	Standard Liège
2012–2013	Delfino Pescara 1936
2012–2013	Standard Liège
2013–2014	U.C. Sampdoria
2014–2015	Delfino Pescara 1936
2015–2017	FC Basel
2017–2019	Aston Villa
2019–2019	Al-Arabi SC
2020–2021	Brescia Calcio
2021–2023	Adana Demirspor

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Iceland legends whose careers overlapped Bjarnason's

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Around Bjarnason in the almanac

One rank above: Ríkharður Jónsson at #6.

One rank below: Ragnar Sigurðsson at #8.

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

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