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25 / Iceland · 1978–1990

Pétur Pétursson

ST finisherclutch
Caps · Iceland
41
Goals · Iceland
11
Life
1959
Clubs
Feyenoord Rotterdam, Royal Antwerp, KR Reykjavík
#25
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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Pétursson was a prolific striker in the Dutch Eredivisie, notably for Feyenoord, showcasing a keen eye for goal throughout the late 70s and 80s. Career record: 41 caps and 11 goals for Iceland; club career at Feyenoord Rotterdam, Royal Antwerp, KR Reykjavík.

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Career record

1976–1978Íþróttabandalag Akraness
1978–1981Feyenoord Rotterdam
1981–1982R.S.C. Anderlecht
1982–1984Royal Antwerp
1984–1985Feyenoord Rotterdam
1985–1986Hércules CF
1986–1986Íþróttabandalag Akraness
1986–1987Hércules CF
1987–1991KR Reykjavík
1992–1993Ungmennafélagið Tindastóll
Iceland41 caps, 11 goals

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One rank above: Ívar Ingimarsson at #24.

One rank below: Runar Alex Runarsson at #26.

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

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