Biography
Who is Kolbeinn Sigþórsson?
Early football career
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson began his path in football through the youth academy at Víkingur Reykjavik. He later moved to the HK Kópavogur youth system in March 2006. Before he turned 16, he made his professional debut with HK Kópavogur during the 2006 season. He played five league matches for the club and scored one goal during that period.
His performances in Iceland caught the attention of major European clubs. He participated in two trials with Arsenal in London. Eventually, he moved to the Netherlands in March 2007 to join the youth setup at AZ Alkmaar to further his development.
Club career highlights
Kolbeinn joined the AZ Alkmaar first team in July 2010. He made his professional debut for the club on August 5, 2010, in a UEFA Europa League qualification match against IFK Göteborg. During his time at AZ, he famously scored five goals in a single match against VVV-Venlo in January 2011. This scoring run led to a high-profile transfer to AFC Ajax in July 2011 for a fee of 4.5 million euros.
At AFC Ajax, he became a regular member of the first team. He scored his first league goal for the club in a 5-1 win over Heerenveen at the Amsterdam Arena. Despite suffering a fractured ankle and a dislocated shoulder during his time in the Netherlands, he remained a well-known figure before moving to France. In July 2015, he signed a five-year contract with Ligue 1 side FC Nantes.
Iceland national team
Kolbeinn represented the Iceland national team between 2010 and 2021. He earned 64 appearances and scored 26 goals for his country. He made his international debut in a friendly against the Faroe Islands on March 21, 2010, where he scored the second goal in a 2-0 victory. He also served as a team captain during a friendly against Russia in February 2013.
A major highlight of his international career was being part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2016. During that tournament, he scored a goal against England in the round of 16, helping Iceland secure a 2-1 win. He also scored a goal in the quarter-final match against France. Although he was on the standby list for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, he did not participate in the final squad.
Personal life and family
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson was born in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is 186 cm tall. His brother, Andri Sigþórsson, also played professional football and currently serves as his agent. His niece, Amanda Andradóttir, is also a footballer.
In August 2021, Kolbeinn was expelled from the Iceland national team following allegations of sexual assault. A woman reported that an international player had abused her and another woman in 2017. Following these reports, the chairman of the Icelandic Football Association resigned, and Kolbeinn was removed from the national squad.
Birthday and age
Kolbeinn Sigþórsson was born on March 14, 1990, which makes Kolbeinn 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Kolbeinn shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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