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01 / Iceland · 1996–2016

Eiður Guðjohnsen

CAM playmakercreator
Caps · Iceland
88
Goals · Iceland
26
Life
1978
Clubs
Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, FC Barcelona
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The Chelsea and Barcelona legend was Iceland's most celebrated attacker, dazzling with his intelligence, technical prowess, and clutch goals throughout a storied career. Career record: 88 caps and 26 goals for Iceland; club career at Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, FC Barcelona.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1994–1994Valur
1995–1997PSV Eindhoven
1997–1998KR Reykjavík
1998–2000Bolton Wanderers
2000–2006Chelsea
2006–2009FC Barcelona
2009–2010AS Monaco
2010–2010Tottenham Hotspur
2010–2011Stoke City
2011–2012AEK Athens
2011–2011Fulham
2012–2013Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Iceland88 caps, 26 goals

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Around Guðjohnsen in the almanac

One rank below: Ásgeir Sigurvinsson at #2.

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

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