Alfreð Finnbogason
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Alfreð Finnbogason has spent 19 years building a distinguished career as a Athlete in Iceland.
Icelandic footballer
"His most defining career moment was arguably the 2013-14 season with SC Heerenveen, where he finished as the Eredivisie's top scorer with an impressive 29 goals in 32 games." — About Alfreð Finnbogason
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Born
Years in career19 years active
February 1st, 1989
Birthplace
Reykjavík
Known for
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Nationality
Iceland
Height
184 cm (6'0") (tall)
Generation
Millennial
Career
19 years
Region
Other
How Alfreð Finnbogason compares to other Athletes
🎂Alfreð Finnbogason is 10 years younger than the average Athlete
📏8cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | Alfreð Finnbogason | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 47 | -10 yrs |
| Height | 184cm (6'0") | 176cm | +8cm |
| Career length | 19 yrs | ~35 yrs | -16 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Alfreð Finnbogason
Did you know?
Did you know that Alfreð Finnbogason once scored a hat-trick for SC Heerenveen in just 12 minutes against PSV Eindhoven in 2013?
5 Lesser-known facts
- He was the top scorer in the Eredivisie during the 2013-14 season, netting 29 goals for SC Heerenveen.
- Alfreð Finnbogason scored Iceland's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup, against Argentina in 2018.
- He is the first Icelander to score in Spain's La Liga, achieving this feat while playing for Real Sociedad.
- His father, Finnbogi Alfreðsson, was also a professional footballer in Iceland.
- Despite his prolific goalscoring ability, his career has been significantly impacted by numerous injury setbacks.
Career highlight
His most defining career moment was arguably the 2013-14 season with SC Heerenveen, where he finished as the Eredivisie's top scorer with an impressive 29 goals in 32 games. This incredible form led to a move to Real Sociedad and cemented his reputation as a formidable striker.
Legacy
Alfreð Finnbogason is remembered as a pivotal goalscorer for Iceland's 'golden generation,' inspiring a nation with his contributions to their first major international tournaments.