Atli Eðvaldsson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Atli Eðvaldsson | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Reykjavík, Iceland | ||
| Date of death | 2 September 2019 (aged 62) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1980 | Valur | 93 | (31) |
| 1980–1981 | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | (11) |
| 1981–1985 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 122 | (38) |
| 1985–1988 | KFC Uerdingen 05 | 72 | (10) |
| 1988–1989 | TuRU Düsseldorf | 23 | (6) |
| 1989–1990 | Gençlerbirliği | 23 | (4) |
| 1990–1993 | KR Reykjavík | 48 | (16) |
| 1994 | HK Kópavogur | 11 | (1) |
| Total | 422 | (117) | |
| International career | |||
| 1974 | Iceland U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 1978 | Iceland U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1976–1991 | Iceland | 70 | (8) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1995–1996 | ÍBV | ||
| 1997 | Fylkir | ||
| 1998–1999 | KR Reykjavík | ||
| 1999–2003 | Iceland | ||
| 2005–2006 | Þróttur Reykjavík | ||
| 2009 | Valur | ||
| 2013 | Reynir Sandgerði | ||
| 2014 | Afturelding | ||
| 2017–2018 | Kristianstad FC | ||
| 2018 | Hamar | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Atli Eðvaldsson (born March 3, 1957 – died September 2, 2019) was a famous Icelandic football player and coach. He played as a Midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field. Atli was known for his strong play and leadership.
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Atli Eðvaldsson's Football Career
Atli had a long and successful career playing football. He played for many clubs in Iceland and even in other countries like Germany and Turkey. Some of his teams included Valur, Borussia Dortmund, and Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Winning Trophies
During his time playing, Atli helped his teams win many important titles. He won the Icelandic championship three times. He also won the Icelandic Cup four times. These wins showed how skilled and important he was to his teams.
Playing for Iceland
Atli was a key player for the Icelandic national team. He played in 70 games for his country between 1976 and 1991. Playing for your country is a great honor in football.
Atli Eðvaldsson as a Coach
After he stopped playing, Atli became a well-known football manager. A manager is like the head coach of a team.
Coaching Success
Atli had great success as a coach. In 1999, he managed KR Reykjavík to win their first championship in 31 years. This was a huge achievement for the club and its fans.
Coaching the National Team
Atli also coached the Iceland national football team from 1999 to 2003. This meant he was in charge of guiding the best players in Iceland.
Later Life
Atli Eðvaldsson passed away on September 2, 2019, at the age of 62. He was a beloved figure in Icelandic football.
See also
In Spanish: Atli Eðvaldsson para niños
