Valur
Squad
- Rakel Logadóttir2003current
Elín Metta Jensen2010current- Haukur Páll Sigurðsson2010current
Dóra María Lárusdóttir2012current- Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson2013current
- Orri Sigurdur Ómarsson2015current
Elísa Viðarsdóttir2016current
Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir2016current- Nikolaj Hansen2016current
- Emil Lyng2019current
Gary Martin2019current- Lasse Petrycurrent
- Patrick Pedersencurrent
Albert Guðmundsson1938–1944- Albert Guðmundsson1953–1955
Hermann Gunnarsson1963–1968- Jóhannes Eðvaldsson1968–1971
- Ingi Björn Albertsson1969–1980
- Hermann Gunnarsson1971–1976
- Jóhannes Eðvaldsson1973–1973
- Atli Eðvaldsson1974–1980
- Magnús Bergs1974–1980
- Albert Guðmundsson1975–1980
- Jim Bett1978–1978
- Sævar Jónsson1978–1981
- Matthías Hallgrímsson1980–1981
- Albert Guðmundsson1982–1982
- Ingi Björn Albertsson1982–1983
- Guðni Bergsson1983–1988
- Sævar Jónsson1985–1985
- Ingi Björn Albertsson1987–1988
- Sævar Jónsson1987–1987
- Atli Eðvaldsson1988–1989
- Steinar Dagur Adolfsson1988–1993
- Sævar Jónsson1988–1993
- Bjarni Sigurðsson1989–1993
- Lárus Guðmundsson1989–1989
- Ágúst Gylfason1990–1994
Elisabet Gunnarsdottir1993–1995
Eiður Guðjohnsen1994–1994- Guðni Bergsson1994–1994
- Stewart Beards1995–1995
Ívar Ingimarsson1995–1997- Sigurður Grétarsson1996–1997
- Elisabet Gunnarsdottir1997–2001
- Rakel Logadóttir1997–2001
Arnór Guðjohnsen1998–1999- Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson2000–2005
- Constantin Stănici2000–2001
- Fikret Alomerović2000–2001
Pól Thorsteinsson2000–2000
Dean Holden2001–2001- Dóra María Lárusdóttir2001–2010
Dóra Stefánsdóttir2001–2005- Ármann Smári Björnsson2001–2003
- Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir2002–2008
Birkir Már Sævarsson2003–2008- Baldur Ingimar Aðalsteinsson2004–2010
Garðar Gunnlaugsson2004–2006
Katrín Jónsdóttir2004–2004
Ásta Árnadóttir2004–2008
Bo Henriksen2005–2005
Guðmundur Benediktsson2005–2008
Guðný Björk Óðinsdóttir2005–2008- Kjartan Sturluson2005–2010
- Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir2005–2006
Ari Freyr Skúlason2006–2006- Garðar Gunnlaugsson2006–2006
- Garðar Jóhannsson2006–2006
Hallbera Guðný Gísladóttir2006–2011
Julie Fleeting2006–2006- Katrín Jónsdóttir2006–2010
Pálmi Rafn Pálmason2006–2008- Valur Gíslason2006–2006
- Viola Odebrecht2006–2006
- Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson2007–2009
Dagný Brynjarsdóttir2007–2013- Helgi Sigurðsson2007–2009
- Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir2007–2008
Sif Atladóttir2007–2009
Randi Wardum2008–2008
Arnar Gunnlaugsson2009–2009- Bjarki Gunnlaugsson2009–2009
Haraldur Björnsson2009–2012- Marel Baldvinsson2009–2009
Christian Mouritsen2010–2011
Danni König2010–2010- Guðný Björk Óðinsdóttir2010–2010
Pól Jóhannus Justinussen2010–2012
Rúnar Már Sigurjónsson2010–2013- Ásta Árnadóttir2010–2010
Hólmfríður Magnúsdóttir2011–2011
Jónas Þór Næs2011–2013- Jónas Þór Næs2011–2011
- Brett Maron2012–2012
Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa2013–2013
Edda Garðarsdóttir2013–2013
James Hurst2013–2013
Ólína Guðbjörg Viðarsdóttir2013–2014- Hallbera Guðný Gísladóttir2014–2014
- James Hurst2014–2014
Tony Mawejje2014–2014- Emil Atlason2015–2015
- Birkir Már Sævarsson2018–2024
Hannes Þór Halldórsson2019–2021
Gylfi Sigurðsson2024–2025- Ögmundur Kristinsson2024–2025
Valur is the men's football division of the Knattspyrnufélagið Valur multi-sport club based in Reykjavík, Iceland.
The team competes in the Besta deild karla, the top league of men's football in Iceland.
Valur has spent most of its history in the top-flight of Icelandic football, with only three seasons outside the top tier.
Biography
Formation and Early Success
Valur, the men's football division of the Knattspyrnufélagið Valur multi-sport club, is based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Established as a prominent football club, Valur has spent the majority of its history competing in the top tier of Icelandic football, known as the Besta deild karla. The team, donning red and white colors, has achieved remarkable success, securing 23 Icelandic championships since its inception.
Recent Developments
In recent years, Valur has undergone significant changes in management and player roster. Following a disappointing season in 2022, the club appointed Arnar Grétarsson as manager, who previously had success with KA Akureyri. The coaching staff saw further changes with the appointment of former captain Haukur Páll Sigurðsson as assistant manager after Sigurður Höskuldsson departed. A landmark moment came in March 2024 when Valur signed Icelandic international Gylfi Sigurdsson, marking a bold move to enhance their championship aspirations for the 2024 season.
In August 2024, Grétarsson left the club, and Srdjan Tufegdzic took over as manager, bringing familiarity from his previous championship-winning role in 2020. The 2025 season began with mixed results, but Valur clinched the league cup, showcasing their competitive spirit. Following the season, a major overhaul of the backroom staff was initiated, with Hermann Hreiðarsson stepping in to lead the new team, indicating Valur's commitment to reclaiming its status as a dominant force in Icelandic football.
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Career & Clubs
In a reorganization in the fall of 2022, following a disappointing season, Valur appointed Arnar Grétarsson as manager soon after he was sacked as manager of KA Akureyri, after having notable success as manager in the northern capital the Icelandic giants hope to bring stability to their setup. Along with Arnar Grétarsson Valur appointed Sigurður Höskuldsson former manager of Leiknir Reykjavík as assistant manager. After the 2022/2023 season, Sigurður Höskuldsson and Valur parted ways, with Sigurður taking the manager job at Þór Akureyri. Valur appointed former captain and most capped player Haukur Páll Sigurðsson as assistant manager. In March 2024 the club signed Icelandic international Gylfi Sigurdsson on a two-year contract, a move widely regarded as the biggest signing of an Icelandic club. This signing signalled the club's intention to pursue a championship in the 2024 season. In August 2024 the club and Arnar Grétarsson parted ways and Icelandic Serbian Srdjan Tufegdzic took over on a 3 year contract. Knowing the club well, having been a part of a championship winning coaching team of Valur in the 2020 season. 2025 season started with mixed result, although Valur won the league cup in the runup to the league. After the 2025 season concluded, in a major overhaul of backroom staff Túfa, his assistant mangager and goalkeeping coach were let go and a completely new backroom staff under the leadership of former Icelandic national player Hermann Hreiðarsson was brought in.…
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- Besta deild karla
Legacy
Úrvalsdeild Champions (23): 1930, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1956, 1966, 1967, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1987, 2007, 2017, 2018, 2020 Icelandic Cup Champions (11): 1965, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2015, 2016 Icelandic League Cup Champions (5): 2008, 2011, 2018, 2023, 2025 Icelandic Super Cup Champions (11): 1977, 1979, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2006, 2008, 2016, 2017, 2018
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Identifiers & aliases
The Valur men's football team, commonly known as Valur, is the men's football department of the Knattspyrnufélagið Valur multi-sport club. The club is based in Reykjavík, Iceland, and currently plays in the Besta deild karla, the top league of men's football in Iceland. The team plays its home games at Hlíðarendi in Reykjavík. The team's colours are red and white. Valur has spent most of its time in the top-flight of Icelandic football, spending only three seasons outside the top tier. Valur is one of the most successful football clubs in Iceland, with 23 Icelandic championships.
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