
Sigursteinn Gíslason
Sigursteinn Gíslason is a celebrated Icelandic footballer known for his remarkable career as a defender, particularly with ÍA and KR. Born in Akranes, he achieved significant success in the Icelandic top division, becoming a nine-time national champion and winning the Icelandic Cup multiple times. His tenure with ÍA from 1992 to 1996 was particularly notable, as he was part of the team that won five consecutive league titles, a feat rarely matched in Icelandic football. Sigursteinn also had a spell abroad with Stoke City in England, where he played under his former coach Guðjón Þórðarson. In addition to his club success, he represented the Iceland national team in 22 A-international matches. His contributions to Icelandic football extend beyond his playing career, as he later took on managerial roles, including coaching the men's team at Leiknir Reykjavík.
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Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 341,243 | 180 | $24,000 | 13$ |
Totals | 1 | 341,243 | 180 | $24,000 | 13$ |
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Sigursteinn Gíslason was voted player of the year in the top division by his peers in 1994.
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