Hannes Sigurðsson
Icelandic footballer and goalkeeper
Born
April 10th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iceland
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Played as a goalkeeper for various clubs, including KR Reykjavik and notably for the Iceland national team. Contributed to the team's qualification for UEFA Euro 2016, where Iceland reached the quarter-finals, marking a significant achievement in the nation's football history. After a career spanning several domestic and international matches, retired as an influential figure in Icelandic football.
Represented Iceland in UEFA Euro 2016
Played for KR Reykjavik in Iceland
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