Arnór Guðjohnsen
Icelandic footballer and national team player

Born
April 30th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iceland
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Played as a forward and had a significant tenure in professional football. Started his career at KR Reykjavik and later played for several clubs across Europe, including Stjarnan, and Aalesund. Represented the Iceland national team, earning over 80 caps and participated in multiple qualification campaigns for UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup.
Represented Iceland in over 80 international matches
Played for clubs like KR Reykjavik and Stjarnan
Competed in UEFA European Championship qualifiers
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