Jóhannes Eðvaldsson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jóhannes Eðvaldsson | ||
| Date of birth | 3 September 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Reykjavík, Iceland | ||
| Date of death | 24 January 2021 (aged 70) | ||
| Playing position | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1968–1971 | Valur | 50 | (15) |
| 1972 | Cape Town City | 10 | (2) |
| 1972–1974 | Valur | 42 | (13) |
| 1974 | FC Metz | 0 | (0) |
| 1975 | Holbæk B&I | 12 | (2) |
| 1975–1980 | Celtic | 127 | (24) |
| 1980–1981 | Tulsa Roughnecks | 68 | (17) |
| 1981–1982 | Hannover 96 | 21 | (1) |
| 1982–1984 | Motherwell | 55 | (6) |
| 1984–1985 | Þróttur | 33 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1971–1983 | Iceland | 34 | (2) |
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Jóhannes Eðvaldsson (born September 3, 1950 – died January 24, 2021) was a famous Icelandic football player. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. Jóhannes is best known for his successful time playing for the Scottish club Celtic. With Celtic, he won the Scottish league championship two times and the Scottish Cup once.
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Jóhannes Eðvaldsson: An Icelandic Football Star
Jóhannes Eðvaldsson was a talented footballer who made a big impact in the sport. He was born in Reykjavík, Iceland. His career took him to play in many different countries, showing his skill and dedication to football.
His Football Journey
Jóhannes started his professional career in Iceland with the club Valur. He played there from 1968 to 1971. After that, he went on an exciting journey, playing for several clubs around the world.
- In 1972, he played for Cape Town City in South Africa.
- He returned to Valur in Iceland from 1972 to 1974.
- In 1974, he had a short spell with FC Metz in France.
- He also played for Holbæk B&I in Denmark in 1975.
Success with Celtic
Jóhannes Eðvaldsson joined Celtic in Scotland in 1975. This was a very important part of his career. He played for Celtic until 1980, making 127 appearances and scoring 24 goals. During his time there, he helped the team win the Scottish league championship twice. He also won the Scottish Cup once. These were big achievements for him and the club.
Later Career and International Play
After leaving Celtic, Jóhannes continued to play football in different countries:
- From 1980 to 1981, he played for the Tulsa Roughnecks in the United States.
- He then moved to Germany to play for Hannover 96 from 1981 to 1982.
- He returned to Scotland to play for Motherwell from 1982 to 1984.
- He finished his career back in Iceland with Þróttur from 1984 to 1985.
Jóhannes also proudly represented his home country, Iceland, on the international stage. He played for the Icelandic national team from 1971 to 1983, earning 34 caps and scoring 2 goals.
His Legacy
Jóhannes Eðvaldsson passed away on January 24, 2021, at the age of 70. He is remembered as a strong defender and a key player for Celtic during a successful period. His career showed how a player from a smaller football nation like Iceland could achieve great things in major European leagues.
