The name ‘Gudjohnsen’ is probably the first association that comes to mind when you mean Icelandic football. It is largely thanks to Eiduru Gudjohnsen, which is rightly considered the best Icelandic footballers of all time. However, it is not just a Eidur who made his last name known.

Father and son in the same national team

Eidurov’s father, Arnor, also played for Icelandic national team. Arnor and Eidur Gudjohnsen they even met on the field during an international match while playing for Iceland against Estonia.

It happened 29 years ago, 24. April 1996. year, making them first father and son.

It was a friendly match in the thaline against the domestic nation when Eidur debuted for his country. He was 17 and was glorified by his father of Arnit (then 34 years) in the second half. Iceland won 3-2.

That meant they were never on the ground at the same time. They said they started the next international game together, but unfortunately, Eidur broke his ankle in front of the match.

Arnor had a great career. He spent many years in Belgium (playing for Lokeren and Anderlecht), also played in France (for Bordeaux) and in Sweden (Hacken and Orebro). Arnor Gudjohnsen played 73 matches for Icelandic representative and scored 14 goals.

The son that surpassed his father

And Arnor and Eidur Gudjohnsen played like attackers. Eidur was also capable of playing like a wing. Eidur had a much more successful career than his father.

We all remember Eidur Gudjohnsen in ChelseaBlue Jersey, where, among other achievements, he became the prime league champion twice (2005 and 2006). We know him well from his spell in BarcelonaWith which he won the Champions League in 2009. years and four other trophies in the same year (Laliga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, as well as UEFU Super Cup).

He also played in England for Bolton Wanderers, Tottenham HotspurStoke City and Fulham. He went to the Netherlands as a teenager (to PSV Eindhoven), and he tried various other clubs in many other countries around the world.

He played at home in Iceland, of course, and then in France (Monaco), Greece, Belgium (Cercle Brugge, Club Brugge), Norway, and at the end of his career even in China and India. His club career lasted 23 years.

For Iceland, Eidur has made 88 international performances between 1996. and 2016, 26 goals scored.

Next generation GudjohnSens

The successful football clan Gudjohnsen continues. Eidur has three sons, and everyone plays football at a professional level. All three have the same genes as well as their father and grandfather – everyone is ahead.

Eidurov Elstest Son, Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen (Born in 1998), now playing for the Norwegian Eliteserien Club Sarpsborg 08 (from 2024). He also played in Italy Serie B (Spezia), Denmark (Odense), Sweden (Elfsborg), and in German 2. And 3. Bundesligi (Hansa Rostock). Sveinn presented Iceland at the level of young people and in 20 matches for the older national team (scoring two goals).

Eidurov Middle Son, Andre Lucas Gudjohnsen (Born 2002), a game for Belgium Side Ghent (from 2024). In his young career, he was formed at the Academy of Barcelona, ​​but also the Academy of Real Madrid. He played first in a senior football match for Real Madrid Reserve Team. He later played in Sweden (IFK Norrkoping) and Denmark (Lyngby). For Iceland, Andri has already played at 32 international matches and scored eight goals.

Sveinn and Andre brothers also met their father in the National team when Eidur served as an auxiliary coach.

The youngest brother, Daniel Tristan Gudjohnsen (Born in 2006), he also played at the Academy of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. From 2023. He was a player for the Malmo Swedish Club, where he gained his first experience older football. At the national level, there is only (so far) only played for Icelandic youth teams.