Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson facts for kids
![]() Jóhann playing for Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson | ||
Date of birth | 27 October 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Reykjavík, Iceland | ||
Height | 1.79 m | ||
Playing position | Midfielder, winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Al-Orobah | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
1997–2006 | Breiðablik | ||
2006 | Chelsea | ||
2006–2008 | Fulham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2008–2009 | Breiðablik | 22 | (6) |
2009–2014 | AZ | 119 | (9) |
2014–2016 | Charlton Athletic | 81 | (16) |
2016–2024 | Burnley | 200 | (15) |
2024– | Al-Orobah | 9 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2008 | Iceland U19 | 2 | (1) |
2008–2011 | Iceland U21 | 14 | (6) |
2008– | Iceland | 99 | (8) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson (born 27 October 1990) is a professional footballer from Iceland. He plays for the club Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League. He also plays for the Iceland national team. Jóhann is a very flexible player. He can play in many midfield positions, like a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, right midfielder, attacking midfielder, or even as a winger.
Jóhann started his senior career at Breiðablik in Iceland. After one season, he moved to the Dutch team AZ Alkmaar. They played in the Eredivisie and also in the Europa League. Later, he joined Championship club Charlton Athletic for two seasons. Then, he moved to Burnley, a team that had just been promoted. He helped Burnley qualify for the Europa League in the 2017–18 season.
Jóhann was an important part of the Iceland national team. He played in both the UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In Euro 2016, he helped Iceland score their very first goal in a major tournament!
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Breiðablik
Jóhann was born in Reykjavík, Iceland. He began his football journey at Breiðablik. When his family moved to England, he joined youth teams at famous clubs like Chelsea and Fulham. He also studied at the International School of London.
However, Jóhann missed his friends and playing football in Iceland. So, in 2008, he decided to move back home. He rejoined his childhood club, Breiðablik. He made his first senior team appearance in a 1–1 draw against Íþróttabandalag Akraness. He quickly became a regular player, often playing as a left winger or striker. On 7 July 2008, he scored his first goal for Breiðablik. He finished the season with 22 games played and six goals. He was even voted the best player for part of the Icelandic Premier League season!
Playing for AZ Alkmaar
On 28 January 2009, Jóhann moved to the Dutch club AZ. He signed a five-year contract with them. He spent two seasons playing for the club's reserve team. Then, under a new coach, he got his chance with the first team.
Jóhann scored in his very first game for AZ. It was a 2–0 win in a Europa League qualifier. He also made his league debut in a 1–1 draw against NAC Breda. He continued to score important goals in the Europa League and the KNVB Cup. On 29 January 2011, he scored his first league goal for AZ. In the 2010–11 season, he played 34 games and scored four goals.
The 2011–12 season was also good for Jóhann. He scored in the Europa League qualifiers again. He signed a new contract with AZ in January 2012, keeping him at the club until 2014. He ended that season with 47 appearances and six goals.
In the 2012–13 season, Jóhann continued to be a key player. He helped AZ reach the final of the KNVB Cup. They won the final 2–1 against PSV Eindhoven. He played 39 games and scored six goals that season.
For the 2013–14 season, Jóhann scored his first goal in the 2013 Johan Cruyff Shield. He scored seven goals in the Europa League and league games by the end of 2013. He played 53 games and scored nine goals in total that season. After this season, Jóhann decided to leave AZ. He wanted a new challenge and to play in England at a higher level.
Time at Charlton Athletic
On 11 July 2014, Jóhann returned to London, England. He signed a two-year deal with Championship team Charlton Athletic. This was his first time playing in England in eight years! He was given the number seven shirt.
Jóhann played his first game for Charlton in a 1–1 draw against Brentford. He scored his first goal for the club on 20 September 2014. He had some small injuries that season, but he still scored many impressive goals. One of his goals against Cardiff City was even named "Goal of the Season." He scored 11 goals in 37 games and was voted runner-up for the club's player of the season award.
Before the 2015–16 season, Jóhann signed a new four-year deal with Charlton. He started the season well, scoring two goals in his first two matches. He scored four more goals that season. Charlton was unfortunately relegated to League One. However, Jóhann was the player with the most assists in the Championship that season.
Moving to Burnley
On 19 July 2016, Jóhann joined Premier League team Burnley. He signed a three-year deal. He made his debut for Burnley in their first game of the season. His first goal for Burnley came on 5 November 2016, in a 3–2 win against Crystal Palace.
In January 2021, Jóhann signed a new contract with Burnley until June 2023. He scored his first goal of the 2020–21 season in February 2021. In January 2023, he signed another contract extension until June 2024. He played a big part in the 2022–23 Championship season. He scored 4 goals and made 6 assists. Burnley won the Championship and was promoted back to the Premier League!
On 18 May 2024, it was announced that Jóhann would leave Burnley. However, after a new manager was appointed, he signed a new one-year deal to stay with the club.
Joining Al-Orobah
On 23 August 2024, Jóhann moved to the Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah. He signed for an undisclosed fee.
International Career
Jóhann first played for the Iceland U21 team on 12 June 2008.
On 12 August 2008, Jóhann was called up to the senior national team for the first time. He played his first game for Iceland in a friendly match against Azerbaijan, where he even helped set up a goal!
On 6 September 2013, Jóhann scored three goals in one game (a hat-trick)! This was the first hat-trick for Iceland in 13 years. It happened in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland. His last goal, a curling shot from the edge of the box in the 91st minute, made the score 4–4.
He was chosen to be part of Iceland's team for UEFA Euro 2016. In his first Euro 2016 match, he helped Birkir Bjarnason score a goal. This was Iceland's first-ever goal in a major tournament! On 27 June 2016, Jóhann played against England in the Euro 2016 round of 16. Iceland surprisingly won 2–1 and moved on to the quarter-finals. Jóhann played in every match until Iceland was knocked out by France in the quarter-final.
In May 2018, he was also selected for Iceland's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Honours
AZ
- KNVB Cup: 2012–13
Burnley
- EFL Championship: 2022–23
See also
In Spanish: Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson para niños