Which clubs did Rúrik Gíslason play for?

HK Kópavogur (2005–2005), Charlton Athletic (2005–2007), Viborg FF (2007–2009), Odense Boldklub (2009–2012), F.C. Copenhagen (2012–2015), 1. FC Nürnberg (2015–present).

Where does Rúrik Gíslason rank among Iceland's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rúrik Gíslason #28 of Iceland's 33 greatest players of all time.

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28 / Iceland · 2009–

Rúrik Gíslason

RM dribblercreator

Life

1988

Clubs

Viborg FF, Odense Boldklub, F.C. Copenhagen

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Iceland

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A cult hero known for his powerful runs and dangerous crosses from the right wing, he was a key figure in Iceland's unforgettable Euro 2016 campaign. Career record: club career at Viborg FF, Odense Boldklub, F.C. Copenhagen.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q686620

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Career record

2005–2005	HK Kópavogur
2005–2007	Charlton Athletic
2007–2009	Viborg FF
2009–2012	Odense Boldklub
2012–2015	F.C. Copenhagen
2015–today	1. FC Nürnberg

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Iceland legends whose careers overlapped Gíslason's

The world's great RMs

Around Gíslason in the almanac

One rank above: Rúnar Kristinsson at #27.

One rank below: Sverrir Ingi Ingason at #29.

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

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