Breiðablik men's football

The Breiðablik men's football team is the men's football department of the Breiðablik UBK multi-sport club. It currently plays in the Úrvalsdeild karla, the top-tier men's football league in Iceland; they finished 2nd in 2018. The team is based in Kópavogur, a short distance south of Reykjavik.

For the women's team, see Breiðablik women's football.
Breiðablik
Full nameBreiðablik[1]
Nickname(s)Blikar
Founded12 April 1950
GroundKópavogsvöllur,
Kópavogur, Iceland
Capacity3,009 (1,709 seated)[2]
ChairmanÓlafur Hrafn Ólafsson[3]
ManagerÓskar Hrafn Þorvaldsson
LeagueÚrvalsdeild
2019 Pepsi Deildin, 2nd of 12th

History

Breiðablik's first competitive match was played on 12 June 1957, a 1–0 loss against Þróttur Reykjavík.[4] After several years in the lower leagues, Breiðablik reached the top division for the first time in 1971.

In recent years the Breiðablik men's team has established itself as a powerhouse in the Icelandic league, challenging regularly on all fronts. Throughout its history, the team has however been notorious for bouncing between the two top leagues in Iceland, being promoted and relegated on a regular basis. Since being promoted in 2005, and under the guidance of coach Ólafur Kristjánsson since 2006, the team has grown steadily and established itself as a real challenger in the Icelandic top flight. The team's first big trophy came with a win in the Icelandic Cup in 2009, followed by the team's first Úrvalsdeild title in 2010. The 2013 season is Breiðablik's 8th consecutive season in the top division, a club record. Breiðablik took part in a European competition for the first time in 2010, facing Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in the Europa League. They lost the first leg 1–0 in Scotland, and lost by the same scoreline in the return leg, so they lost 2–0 on aggregate. A year later, Breiðablik faced Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, losing 2–5 on aggregate. The team won away from home in Europe for the first time with a 1–0 victory over Austrian side SK Sturm Graz in the 2013–14 competition.[5]

With one of the best and largest youth facilities in Iceland, Breiðablik is almost entirely built on home-grown talent. Current Iceland internationals Gylfi Sigurðsson, Alfreð Finnbogason, Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson and Guðmundur Kristjánsson have come through the youth ranks in recent years and gone on to play professionally abroad.

Players

Current squad

As of 27 July 2020

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ISL Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson
3 MF  ISL Oliver Sigurjónsson
4 DF  ISL Damir Muminović
5 DF  ISL Elfar Freyr Helgason
6 MF  ISL Alexander Helgi Sigurðason
7 MF  ISL Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson (captain)
8 MF  ISL Viktor Karl Einarsson
9 FW  DEN Thomas Mikkelsen
11 MF  ISL Gísli Eyjólfsson
12 GK  ISL Anton Ari Einarsson
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF  ISL Róbert Orri Þorkelsson
17 MF  ISL Hlynur Freyr Karlsson
20 MF  ISL Kristinn Steindórsson
21 DF  ISL Viktor Örn Margeirsson
23 MF  ISL Ýmir Halldórsson
25 DF  ISL Davíð Ingvarsson
30 MF  ISL Andri Rafn Yeoman
31 MF  ISL Benedikt V. Warén
45 MF  ISL Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson
77 MF  SLE Kwame Quee

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ISL Brynjar Atli Bragason (to Víkingur Ó. until 11 October 2020)
— GK  ISL Sindri Snær Vilhjálmsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— DF  ISL Arnar Sveinn Geirsson (to Fylkir until 1 November 2020)
— DF  ISL Aron Kári Aðalsteinsson (to Fram until 11 October 2020)
— DF  ISL Gabríel Þór Stefánsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— DF  ISL Ísak Eyþór Guðlaugsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— DF  ISL Karl Friðleifur Gunnarsson (to Grótta until 1 November 2020)
— DF  ISL Sindri Þór Ingimarsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ISL Bjarni Þór Hafstein (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— MF  ISL Eiríkur Þorsteinsson Blöndal (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— MF  ISL Guðjón Pétur Lýðsson (to Stjarnan until 1 November 2020)
— MF  ISL Nikola Dejan Djuric (to Haukar until 11 October 2020)
— MF  ISL Ólafur Guðmundsson (to Keflavík until 11 October 2020)
— FW  ISL Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson (to Grindavík until 11 October 2020)
— FW  ISL Þorbergur Þór Steinarsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)
— MF  ISL Þorleifur Úlfarsson (to Augnablik until 11 October 2020)

Player records

As of match played 1 January 2020 and according to official supporters site. Players in bold are still currently playing for Breiðablik.

All-time appearances for Breiðablik
# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Andri Rafn Yeoman 2009–2019 331 20
2 Olgeir Sigurgeirsson 2003–15 321 39
3 Arnar Grétarsson* 1988–09 289 61
4 Hákon Sverrisson 1990–04 270 9
5 Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 266 76
6 Elfar Freyr Helgason 2008–present 263 10
6 Árni Kristinn Gunnarsson 1998–10 255 19
7 Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson** 2003–16 252 18
8 Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson 2013–present 252 0
9 Finnur Orri Margeirsson 2008–14 243 7
10 Vignir Baldursson 1975–88 228 14

*Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10
**Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson played over two periods: 2003–11 and 2014–2016

Most goals scored for Breiðablik
# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Guðmundur Þórðarson 1965–74 173 92
2 Jón Þórir Jónsson* 1985–99 201 85
3 Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 271 61
4 Sigurður Grétarsson** 1979–00 159 71
5 Jón Ingi Ragnarsson 1958–69 139 70
6 Kjartan Einarsson 1996–04 166 59
7 Arnar Grétarsson*** 1988–09 289 61
8 Ívar Sigurjónsson 1996–03 168 59
9 Árni Vilhjálmsson 2011–14 121 54
10 Ólafur Friðriksson 1971–79 156 54

*Jón Þórir Jónsson played over two periods: 1985–94 and 1998–99
**Sigurður Grétarsson played over two periods: 1979–83 and 1998–00
***Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10

Notable players

Players from the Breiðablik youth academy who have earned international caps at senior level. Correct as of 16 January 2020.

Nat. Player Date of birth Current club Position International career
Alfons Sampsted (1998-04-06) 6 April 1998 IFK Norrköping Defender 2019–present
Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson (1994-09-26) 26 September 1994 Breiðablik Forward 2019–present
Willum Þór Willumsson (1998-10-23) 23 October 1998 BATE Borisov Midfielder 2019–present
Davíð Kristján Ólafsson (1995-05-15) 15 May 1995 Aalesunds FK Defender 2019–present
Árni Vilhjálmsson (1994-05-09) 9 May 1994 Kolos Kovalivka Forward 2017–present
Adam Örn Arnarson (1995-08-27) 27 August 1995 Górnik Zabrze Defender 2017–present
Oliver Sigurjónsson (1995-03-03) 3 March 1995 Breiðablik Midfielder 2014–present
Sverrir Ingi Ingason (1993-08-05) 5 August 1993 PAOK FC Defender 2014–present
Aron Jóhannsson (1990-11-10) 10 November 1990 Hammarby IF Forward 2013–present
Kristinn Jónsson (1990-08-04) 4 August 1990 Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Wingback 2009–17
Elfar Freyr Helgason (1989-07-27) 27 July 1989 Breiðablik Defender 2011–present
Alfreð Finnbogason (1989-02-01) 1 February 1989 FC Augsburg Forward 2010–present
Gylfi Sigurðsson (1989-09-08) 8 September 1989 Everton Midfielder 2010–present
Gunnar Örn Jónsson (1985-04-30) 30 April 1985 retired Midfielder 2010
Guðmundur Kristjánsson (1989-03-01) 1 March 1989 FH Hafnarfjörður Midfielder 2009–14
Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson (1986-01-26) 26 January 1986 Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Fullback 2009–12
Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson (1985-07-29) 29 July 1985 Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar Midfielder 2009–14
Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson (1990-10-27) 27 October 1990 Burnley Winger 2008–present
Guðmann Þórisson (1987-01-30) 30 January 1987 FH Hafnarfjörður Defender 2008
Marel Jóhann Baldvinsson (1980-12-18) 18 December 1980 retired Forward 2001–08
Kjartan Antonsson (1976-09-30) 30 September 1976 retired Defender 2001
Þórhalldur Hinriksson (1976-09-10) 10 September 1976 retired Midfielder 2000–01
Kristófer Sigurgeirsson (1972-01-19) 19 January 1972 retired Midfielder 1994
Arnar Grétarsson (1972-02-20) 20 February 1972 retired Midfielder 1991–04
Sigurjón Kristjánsson (1962-04-05) 5 April 1962 retired Forward 1982
Trausti Ómarsson (1962-11-04) 4 November 1962 retired Midfielder 1982
Ómar Rafnsson (1962-06-23) 23 June 1962 retired Midfielder 1982–83
Ólafur Björnsson (1958-10-07) 7 October 1958 retired Defender 1981–84
Sigurður Grétarsson (1962-05-02) 2 May 1962 retired Forward 1980–92
Hinrik Þórhallsson (1954-02-02) 2 February 1954 retired Winger 1976–80
Einar Þórhallsson (1952-07-01) 1 July 1952 retired Defender 1976

Honours

League

Úrvalsdeild (First Division)

1. deild karla (Second Division)

  • Champions (6): 1970, 1975, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2005

Cups

Icelandic Cup

  • Champions: 2009
  • Runners-up (2): 1971, 2018

Icelandic League Cup

Icelandic Super Cup

  • Runners-up (2): 2010, 2011

Club records

European record
Season Competition Round Opponents Home Away Agg
2010–11 UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round Motherwell 0–1 0–1 0–2
2011–12 UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round Rosenborg 2–0 0–5 2–5
2013–14 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round FC Santa Coloma 4–0 0–0 4–0
Second qualifying round Sturm Graz 0–0 1–0 1–0
Third qualifying round Aktobe 1–0 0–1 1–1 (1–2 p)
2016–17 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Jelgava 2–3 2–2 4–5
2019–20 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Vaduz 0–0 1–2 1–2
2020–21 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Rosenborg N/A N/A

Club ranking

Correct as of 9 February 2014.[6] The table shows the position of Breiðablik (highlighted), based on their UEFA coefficient club ranking, and the four foreign teams which are closest to Breiðablik's position (two clubs with the higher coefficient and two with the lower coefficient).

Rank 2014 Rank 2013 Mvmt. Club 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 Coeff.
303 282 −21 Honka Espoo 1.275 0.860 0.800 0.400 0.600 3.935
304 279 −25 Fredrikstad 1.420 0.475 0.460 0.980 0.520 3.855
305 343 +38 Breiðablik 0.250 0.575 1.275 0.250 1.500 3.850
306 357 +51 Milsami Orhei 0.425 0.425 0.350 0.950 1.675 3.825
307 322 +15 Khazar Lankaran 0.300 0.650 0.775 1.100 1.000 3.825

Domestic results

Below is a table with Breiðablik's domestic results since the club's first season in the football league in 1957.

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References
  1. "Lög og reglur félagsins". Archived from the original on 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  2. Kópavogsvöllur
  3. Stjórn knattspyrnudeildar
  4. "Þjóðviljinn". Timarit.is. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  5. http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1976241.html
  6. "UEFA Club Coefficients 2012–2013". UEFA. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
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