Squad
- Sverrir Garðarsson2013current
Ólína Guðbjörg Viðarsdóttir2014current- Garðar Jóhannsson2015current
- Joey Guðjónsson2015current
- Ólína Guðbjörg Viðarsdóttir2015current
- Ari Leifssoncurrent
- Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttircurrent
Michael Kedmancurrent- Guðmundur Torfason1995–1995
- Kjartan Sturluson1995–2004
- Gylfi Einarsson1996–2000
Helgi Daníelsson1998–1998- Ólafur Þórðarson1998–1999
- Helgi Daníelsson2000–2000
- Ólafur Ingi Skúlason2000–2001
- Errol McFarlane2001–2001
- Valur Gíslason2002–2005
Eyjólfur Héðinsson2003–2006- Haukur Ingi Guðnason2003–2008
- Helgi Daníelsson2003–2005
- Ólafur Ingi Skúlason2003–2003
Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa2004–2005
Ragnar Sigurðsson2004–2006- Valur Gíslason2007–2011
Sarah Robson2008–2008- Gylfi Einarsson2011–2011
Hjörtur Hermannsson2011–2012- Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa2012–2012
David Elebert2012–2012- Kristján Finnbogason2012–2013
Carys Hawkins2013–2014- Emil Berger2013–2013
- Heiðar Geir Júlíusson2013–2013
- Pablo Punyed2013–2013
- Tryggvi Guðmundsson2013–2013
Viðar Örn Kjartansson2013–2013
Hermann Hreiðarsson2014–2014
Þóra Björg Helgadóttir2014–2015
Aivi Luik2015–2015- Andreea Laiu2015–2015
Brooke Hendrix2017–2017
Maruschka Waldus2017–2017
Kolbeinn Birgir Finnsson2019–2019- Ragnar Sigurðsson2021–2021
Fylkir is an association football club based in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Founded in 1967, Fylkir was established by young footballers in the Árbær suburb of Reykjavík.
The men's team has won the 1. deild karla (2nd tier) five times, with their last victory in 2022.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Íþróttafélagið Fylkir, commonly known as Fylkir, was founded on May 28, 1967, in the Árbær suburb of Reykjavík, Iceland. The club was established by a group of enthusiastic young footballers eager to train and play in their local area. Initially named KSÁ (Knattspyrnufélag Seláss og Árbæjar), the name was changed to Fylkir after a member vote, reflecting the club's growing identity. In its early years, Fylkir focused heavily on youth development and did not field a senior team until 1972, when they first participated in a national competition, finishing second in their heat in the Icelandic 3rd division.
Rise Through the Ranks
Fylkir struggled for several years in the 3rd division, narrowly missing promotion multiple times. It wasn't until 1977 that they achieved their first promotion to the 2nd division after a memorable Third Division Final, where they had to field their B-team due to the absence of their starting players. The club oscillated between the 2nd and 3rd divisions throughout the 1980s, finally reaching the top tier, Division One, in 1989. Although their first season in the top league ended in relegation, it marked a significant milestone in the club's history.
Achievements and Legacy
Fylkir has had notable successes in Icelandic football, including winning the 1. deild karla (2nd tier) five times and the 2. deild karla (3rd tier) three times. The men's team has also been a runner-up in the domestic cup, Bikarkeppni karla, twice in 2001 and 2002. The women's team has seen success in the 1. deild kvenna, winning it three times, and has reached the semi-finals of the domestic cup on several occasions. Fylkir continues to be a vital part of the Reykjavík sports community, emphasizing youth development and local engagement in various sports beyond football, including handball, volleyball, gymnastics, and karate.
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Career & Clubs
Fylkir was founded in 1967 on May 28 in a newly established suburb of Reykjavik, Árbær, by young and enthusiastic footballers who wanted to train and play football in their own neighbourhood. From the start, the club has emphasized the importance of youth development and for the first years Fylkir did not field a senior team. The original name of the club was KSÁ (Knattspyrnufélag Seláss og Árbæjar), the name was considered inconvenient and thus after a member vote, it was changed to Fylkir. The senior team took first part in a national competition in 1972 and became that year second in their heat in the Icelandic 3. division. That was not enough to for Fylkir to gain promotion and for five successive years the team played in Division Three. All these years Fylkir was on the edge of promotion but it was not until 1977 that the dream came true. Fylkir earned a promotion to the 2. division after a historical Third Division Final in which Fylkir had to field its B-team because the majority of the normally starting eleven had gone to Spain on a long before pre-paid holiday! The next six years, Fylkir played in Division Two, only once being close to gaining promotion. From 1984 to 1988, Fylkir roller-coasted between the Second and the Third Division and it was not until 1989 that Fylkir played its first season in Division One – the top league in Iceland at that time. The season was no success, Fylkir became ninth and was relegated, but the season is nevertheless an interesting…
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- 1. deild karla
Legacy
Football
Men:
Bikarkeppni karla (Domestic cup): 2 2001, 2002 Úrvalsdeild karla (League) (tier 1): 0 Best achievement: Runners-up: 2000, 2002 1.deild karla (League) (tier 2): 5 1992, 1995, 1999, 2017, 2022 2.deild karla (League) (tier 3): 3 1977, 1984, 1987 Women:
Úrvalsdeild kvenna (League) (tier 1): 0 Best achievement: 5th place (3) 2009, 2010, 2014 1.deild kvenna (League) (tier 2): 3 2005, 2013, 2018 Bikarkeppni kvenna (Domestic cup): 0 Best achievement: Semi Finals (7) 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2009
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Identifiers & aliases
Íþróttafélagið Fylkir is a multi-sport club in Árbær, in the eastern part of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. It features departments in football, handball, volleyball, gymnastics and karate.
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