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11 / Iceland · 1999–2011

Heiðar Helguson

SS finisherclutch
Caps · Iceland
55
Goals · Iceland
12
Life
1977
Clubs
Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Watford, Fulham
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The bustling Icelander was a lower-league favourite in England, known for his relentless work rate and aerial prowess. Career record: 55 caps and 12 goals for Iceland; club career at Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur, Watford, Fulham.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q10556
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Career record

1993–1994UMFS Dalvík
1995–1998Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur
1998–2000Lillestrøm SK
2000–2005Watford
2005–2007Fulham
2007–2008Bolton Wanderers
2008–2009Queens Park Rangers
2009–2009Watford
2010–2012Queens Park Rangers
2010–2010Watford
2012–2013Cardiff City
Iceland55 caps, 12 goals

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One rank above: Albert Guðmundsson at #10.

One rank below: Kári Árnason at #12.

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

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