How many caps did Hermann Hreiðarsson win for Iceland?

Hermann Hreiðarsson won 89 caps for Iceland, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Hermann Hreiðarsson play for?

Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (1993–1997), Crystal Palace (1997–1998), Brentford (1998–1999), Wimbledon (1999–2000), Ipswich Town (2000–2003), Charlton Athletic (2003–2007), Portsmouth (2007–2012), Coventry City (2012–2012), Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (2013–2013), Fylkir (2014–2014).

Where does Hermann Hreiðarsson rank among Iceland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hermann Hreiðarsson #4 of Iceland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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04 / Iceland · 1996–2011

Hermann Hreiðarsson

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Caps · Iceland

Goals · Iceland

Life

1974

Clubs

Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth

Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A no-nonsense defender, he enjoyed a stellar career in the Premier League with Charlton and Portsmouth, known for his robust tackling and leadership. Career record: 89 caps and 5 goals for Iceland; club career at Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q381075

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Career record

1993–1997	Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja
1997–1998	Crystal Palace
1998–1999	Brentford
1999–2000	Wimbledon
2000–2003	Ipswich Town
2003–2007	Charlton Athletic
2007–2012	Portsmouth
2012–2012	Coventry City
2013–2013	Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja
2014–2014	Fylkir
Iceland	89 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Iceland checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Iceland checked 4 October 2026

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Around Hreiðarsson in the almanac

One rank above: Gylfi Sigurðsson at #3.

One rank below: Aron Einar Gunnarsson at #5.

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

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