Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen is the first player to play for Barca from Iceland, a country perhaps better known in sporting circles for handball or cross country skiing than football.
Gudjohnsen began to make his mark as a footballer from a young age, perhaps inspired by his father, who was also an Icelandic full international. When he was just 16, Eidur made his debut in the Icelandic league and ended up with 7 goals in 17 games - a return that caught the eye of PSV Eindhoven for whom he played for the following two seasons.
Gudjohnsen returned to his native Iceland to play for KR Reykjavik in the 97-98 season before
signing for the Premier League club Bolton Wanderers, where he played for two seasons before
joining Chelsea. He left the London club to replace Larson at Barca with a record of 62 goals in
219 games in his 6 years at Stamford Bridge, am experienced player with an impressive cv at the
highest level.
Gudjohnsen played as an out-and-out striker in his first season with Barça, scoring 5 goals
in 25 League appearances. The Icelander played deeper in the 2007/08 season, in which he turned out
in 23 games and found the net twice.
CHARACTERISTICS
Gudjohnsen has developed his style in the English game and a a Northern European he not surprisingly is a bustling centre forward particularly strong in the air and with both feet. But Gudjohnson also brings an excellent technique and clever ball skills and a versatility which allowed him to show his abilities both up front and in midfield for Chelsea. His skills in midfield helped to convert him into one of the leading assist providers in the English game.
HONOURS
FC Barcelona
2008/09 Champions League
2008/09 Liga
2008/09 Copa del Rey
2006/07 Spanish Supercup
Chelsea FC
2005/06 League
2004/05 League
2004/05 Carling Cup
2000/01 Charity Shield
PSV Eindhoven
1996/97 League
1996/97 Supercup
1995/96 Cup
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