Heiðar Helguson
Icelandic footballer and national player
Born
August 22nd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iceland
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Played as a forward and spent the majority of his career in club football across various European leagues. Highlights include time in the Premier League with Watford and the Championship with Queens Park Rangers. Accumulated numerous appearances for the Iceland national team, representing the country during UEFA Euro 2016.
Played for Watford in Premier League
Represented Iceland at UEFA Euro 2016
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