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27 / Iceland · 1987–2004

Rúnar Kristinsson

CDM anchor
Caps · Iceland
104
Goals · Iceland
3
Life
1969
Clubs
KR Reykjavík, Lillestrøm SK, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
#27
Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland
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A midfield general, he dictated play with composure and vision, becoming a legend at KR Reykjavík and a consistent presence for the Icelandic national team. Career record: 104 caps and 3 goals for Iceland; club career at KR Reykjavík, Lillestrøm SK, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1330190
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Career record

1986–1994KR Reykjavík
1995–1997Örgryte IS
1997–2000Lillestrøm SK
2000–2007K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen
2007–2007KR Reykjavík
—Örgryte IS Fotboll
Iceland104 caps, 3 goals

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One rank above: Runar Alex Runarsson at #26.

One rank below: Rúrik Gíslason at #28.

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

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