Ragnar Sigurðsson is a former professional footballer from Iceland, known for his defensive skills as a centre-back.
Ragnar was part of the Icelandic squad that reached the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016, a historic achievement for the nation.
He played for several clubs throughout his career, including F.C. Copenhagen, Fulham, and FC Krasnodar.
Biography
Early Life and Personal Background
Ragnar Sigurðsson is an Icelandic former professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back. His journey in football began at a young age, and he quickly made a name for himself in the sport. Despite facing personal challenges, including a notable incident in 2016 that drew media attention, Ragnar has maintained a focus on his career and contributions to football.
Career Highlights
Ragnar's professional career took off with Fylkir, where he played from 2004 to 2006 before moving to IFK Göteborg. At IFK, he made a significant impact, helping the team win the Allsvenskan title in 2007 and earning a reputation as a talented defender. His success led to a transfer to F.C. Copenhagen in 2011, where he continued to excel. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including FC Krasnodar, Fulham, and FC Rostov, showcasing his skills in various leagues.
On the international stage, Ragnar represented Iceland from 2007 to 2020, earning 97 caps. He was part of the squad that made history by reaching the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. After retiring from professional play in 2021, he transitioned into coaching, taking on roles such as assistant manager and later caretaker manager of Fram Reykjavik.
Legacy
Ragnar Sigurðsson's career is marked by his resilience and dedication to football. His contributions to the Icelandic national team and various clubs have left a lasting impact, inspiring future generations of players. As he moves into coaching, he continues to influence the sport he loves.
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Career & Clubs
IFK Göteborg
After playing for Fylkir, Ragnar joined Swedish club IFK Göteborg in 2006. He made his Allsvenskan debut on 6 April 2007, starting the first match of the 2007 season. He would go on to play 90 minutes in all 26 of the club's league matches, forming a formidable partnership with Mattias Bjärsmyr as the team won Allsvenskan 2007. He was constantly being linked to several big clubs in Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga and the Premier League. IFK Göteborg's sports director, Håkan Mild commented that the club could get a transfer fee around €3 million for the talented defender. During his second season, Ragnar played 29 matches (of 30) as the team finished in 3rd place. The club also won the Supercupen and Svenska Cupen during the 2008 season.
F.C. Copenhagen
On 30 May 2011, Ragnar signed a four-year contract with Danish champions F.C. Copenhagen. The fee is believed to be around 5.5 million DKK.
FC Krasnodar
On 23 January 2014, Russian Football Premier League club FC Krasnodar announced they had signed Ragnar on a two-and-a-half-year deal with option for another year.
Fulham
On 23 August 2016, Ragnar signed a two-year deal with the Championship side Fulham for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for Fulham in a 2–0 win against Ipswich Town on 26 December 2016.
Rubin Kazan
On 3 August 2017, he returned to Russia, signing a loan deal with FC Rubin Kazan for the 2017–18 season.
Rostov
On 18 January 2018, he…
Ragnar was selected for the 23-man squad led by Heimir Hallgrímsson and Lars Lagerbäck for Euro 2016. He scored his first goal for Iceland on 16 November 2014 in a 1–2 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying defeat at Doosan Arena against the Czech Republic. On 27 June 2016, he scored Iceland's first goal in a 2–1 upset against England in the round of 16. His endeavours in the match resulted in him being selected as man of the match. Ragnar made a last-ditch tackle, described as "outstanding", to deny Jamie Vardy a potential equalizer in the match. In May 2018 he was named in Iceland's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Club
International
Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ragnar goal.
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen (2011–2013)
- Club
- Fylkir (2004–2006)
- Club
- IFK Göteborg (2006–2011)
- Club
- FC Krasnodar (2014–2016)
- Club
- Iceland national under-17 football team (2001–2002)
- Club
- Iceland national under-19 football team (2004–2004)
- Club
- Iceland national under-21 football team (2005–2006)
- Club
- Iceland men's national football team (2007–2020)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2016–2018)
- Club
- Rubin Kazan (2017–2017)
- Club
- FC Rostov (2018–2019)
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen (2020–2020)
- Club
- FC Rukh Lviv (2021–2021)
- Club
- Fylkir (2021–2021)
- National team
- Iceland
Personal
On 5 July 2016, a rampage incident on Ragnar's home in Garðabær was notified to the police. When the police officers arrived to his house, Ragnar had left the scene but the apartment was in a bad state with ruined furniture. In a police report, Ragnar's then-wife asserted that he had threatened her. A few days later, Ragnar was brought in for questioning by the police where he denied all accusations of violence and threatening. Ragnar's neighbours, who had originally called the police, reported the incident the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ), but no action was taken. The event was publicly revealed in September 2021 when several cases of violence by Icelandic professional footballers were exposed in the Icelandic media.
Clubs
- Iceland national under-17 football team2001–2002
- Fylkir2004–2006
- Iceland national under-19 football team2004–2004
- Iceland national under-21 football team2005–2006
- IFK Göteborg2006–2011
- Iceland men's national football team2007–2020
- F.C. Copenhagen2011–2013
- FC Krasnodar2014–2016
- Fulham F.C.2016–2018
- Rubin Kazan2017–2017
- FC Rostov2018–2019
- F.C. Copenhagen2020–2020
- FC Rukh Lviv2021–2021
- Fylkir2021–2021
Played together with
Aaron HughesFulham F.C. · 2007–2014- Abdelkarim KissiRubin Kazan · 2002–2004
Abdeslam OuaddouFulham F.C. · 2001–2003Abdul RazakIFK Göteborg
Aboubakar KamaraFulham F.C.
Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2005–2011
Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2013
Adam PetroušRubin Kazan · 2004–2005
Adam PetroušRubin Kazan · 2004–2004Adam TaggartFulham F.C. · 2014–2016
Adama TraoréFulham F.C. · 2023–2026
Adel TaarabtFulham F.C. · 2013–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Ragnar Sigurðsson is an Icelandic former professional footballer who played as centre-back. Beginning his career with Fylkir, he went on to represent IFK Göteborg, Copenhagen, Krasnodar, Fulham, Rubin Kazan, Rostov, and Rukh Lviv before retiring at Fylkir in 2021. A full international between 2007 and 2020, he won 97 caps for the Iceland national team and represented his country at the UEFA Euro 2016, reaching the quarter-finals, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In November 2022 Ragnar was introduced as assistant-manager of Fram Reykjavik and in July 2023 he became a caretaker-manager of the side following the departure of his predecessor Jón Þórir Sveinsson.
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