Hermann Hreiðarsson
Icelandic footballer and manager, World Cup
Born
July 11th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iceland
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Played as a defender and participated in international competitions representing Iceland. Had an extensive club career in various leagues, including stints at notable teams such as Ipswich Town, Newcastle United, and Portsmouth. Served as a key player in the Iceland national team, contributing to the squad during the qualifying rounds for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Transitioned to management after retiring from professional play, guiding teams in Iceland and helping to develop new talent in domestic leagues.
Represented Iceland in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Played in the Premier League with clubs like Newcastle United and Portsmouth
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