About
Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Víkingur Reykjavík and the Iceland national team. Sigurðsson is renowned for his exceptional set-piece ability, vision, and goal-scoring prowess from midfield. He is considered one of Iceland's greatest footballers.
Career Timeline
Reading Debut
Begins his professional career with Reading.
Tottenham Hotspur Move
Signs with Tottenham Hotspur, a major career step.
Swansea City Return
Returns to Swansea City, becoming a key player.
Euro Success with Iceland
Leads Iceland to their first major tournament, the UEFA European Championship.
Everton Transfer
Joins Everton for a substantial transfer fee.
Legal Issues Arise
Faces legal issues, leading to a hiatus from professional football.
Joins Lyngby
Returns to professional soccer with Lyngby in Denmark.
Joins Vikingur
Returns to home country and joins Vikingur.
Career in Iceland
Continues to play professionally in Iceland, past his prime but still respected.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026