Arnór Ingvi Traustason is an accomplished Icelandic football player known for his midfield prowess.
He began his professional career at IFK Norrköping, where he played from 2014 to 2016.
Arnór made his senior debut for the Iceland national team in 2015, marking the start of his international career.
Biography
Early Life
Arnór Ingvi Traustason is an Icelandic professional footballer born into a culture rich in sports. He began his football journey at a young age, showcasing his talent early on in various youth teams, including the Iceland national under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. His dedication and skill on the field quickly set him apart from his peers.
Career
Arnór's professional career kicked off at Keflavík Football Club, where he played from 2010 to 2013. His impressive performances earned him the title of the most promising player in the 2013 Úrvalsdeild, a testament to his growing reputation in Icelandic football. In 2014, he signed with IFK Norrköping, where he celebrated winning the Allsvenskan title in 2015. His career took him across Europe, with stints at clubs like Sandnes Ulf, SK Rapid Wien, and AEK Athens, where he made a notable impact despite facing challenges.
In 2018, Arnór joined Malmö FF, further solidifying his status in Swedish football by winning another Allsvenskan title in 2020. His journey continued in Major League Soccer with the New England Revolution, where he scored his first two goals in a memorable match against Inter Miami CF. After a brief period in the MLS, he returned to IFK Norrköping in August 2022, marking a new chapter in his career.
Arnór has also made significant contributions to the Iceland national team, making his senior debut in 2015 and playing a crucial role in their historic run at Euro 2016, where he scored a vital goal against Austria. He was later named in Iceland's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, further highlighting his importance to the national side.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Arnór Ingvi Traustason has not only been a key player for his clubs but also a proud representative of Iceland on the international stage. His journey reflects resilience and determination, inspiring many young athletes in Iceland and beyond. As he continues to play for IFK Norrköping, his legacy in football is still being written, with fans eagerly anticipating his future contributions to the sport.
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As of match played 10 June 2025
As of match played 9 September 2024 Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Arnór Ingvi goal.
Arnór Ingvi has represented Iceland at youth levels such as the under-17s, the under-19s and the under-21s. He played for the under-21 side at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification and the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification. Arnór Ingvi made his senior debut for Iceland on 13 November 2015 in a 2–4 away defeat at the National Stadium against Poland. He was included in Heimir Hallgrímsson and Lars Lagerbäck's 23-man squad for the Euro 2016. On 22 June 2016, Arnór Ingvi scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Austria as Iceland finished second in their Euro 2016 group, thus taking them to the Round of 16. In May 2018 he was named in Iceland's 23 man-squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
While at Keflavik, Arnór Ingvi was named as the most promising player of the 2013 Úrvalsdeild after the season by his fellow Úrvalsdeild players. Arnór Ingvi was signed to IFK Norrköping, and won the 2015 Swedish title with the club. Arnór Ingvi signed with Rapid Wien in the summer of 2016. On 5 July 2017, AEK Athens announced the signing of Arnór Ingvi on a one-year loan deal with a purchase option of €1 million for the summer of 2018. On 26 October 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in 7–0 away win against Apollon Larissa for the Greek Cup. He was officially set for release from the club on 4 December 2017 as his performances and work rate did not live up to the expectations of experienced Spanish manager Manolo Jimenez. He made only five official performances with the club at the first part of 2017–18 season and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Swedish club Malmö FF for an undisclosed fee. In March 2021 he signed for American MLS team New England Revolution. He scored his first two MLS goals in a 5-0 win over Inter Miami CF on 21 July. Arnór Ingvi and the Revolution mutually agreed to part ways on 10 August 2022. In August 2022, Arnór Ingvi returned to IFK Norrköping on a long-term contract following his departure from Major League Soccer. In December 2025, it was announced that Arnór Ingvi had signed with KR Reykjavík for the 2026 season.
- League
- Major League Soccer
- Club
- IFK Norrköping (2014–2016)
- Club
- Iceland national under-21 football team (2012–2014)
- Club
- Iceland national under-19 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- New England Revolution (2021–2022)
- Club
- Sandnes Ulf (2012–2012)
- Club
- Iceland national under-17 football team (2009–2009)
- National team
- Iceland
- Club
- IFK Norrköping FK (2022–)
- Club
- Malmö FF (2018–2020)
- Club
- AEK Athens F.C. (2017–2017)
- Club
- Keflavík Football Club (2010–2013)
- Club
- Iceland men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- SK Rapid Wien (2016–2017)
Legacy
Clubs
- Iceland men's national football team2015current
- IFK Norrköping FK2022current
- Iceland national under-17 football team2009–2009
- Keflavík Football Club2010–2013
- Iceland national under-19 football team2011–2011
- Iceland national under-21 football team2012–2014
- Sandnes Ulf2012–2012
- IFK Norrköping2014–2016
- SK Rapid Wien2016–2017
- AEK Athens F.C.2017–2017
- Malmö FF2018–2020
- New England Revolution2021–2022
Played together with
Abbas HassanIFK Norrköping · 2010–2010- Abbas HassanIFK Norrköping · 2011–2013
- Abderrahman KabousIFK Norrköping · 2005–2005
Adam BuksaNew England Revolution · 2020–2022
Afonso AlvesMalmö FF · 2004–2006
Agon MehmetiMalmö FF · 2008–2011- Agon MehmetiMalmö FF · 2014–2016
- Alex Pineda ChacónNew England Revolution · 2002–2002
Alexander JeremejeffMalmö FF · 2016- Alexi LalasNew England Revolution · 1996–1997
Alfons SampstedIFK Norrköping
Alfred HörtnaglSK Rapid Wien · 1993–1994
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Arnór Ingvi Traustason is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Besta deild karla club KR Reykjavík and the Iceland national football team.
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