Alfred Finnbogason Biography, Age, Height, Wife, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

A professional footballer from Iceland, Alfred Finnbogason (born 1 February 1989) plays as a forward for the Iceland national team. Currently, he is without a club. During the 2013–14 season, Alfred was the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie, with 29 goals to his credit, a tally that only Luis Suárez, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Jonathan Soriano in Europe’s top leagues were able to match.

As a member of the Iceland national team, Alfred made his debut against the Faroe Islands in 2010. To date, he has earned 61 caps for the national team, scoring 15 goals in that time. In 2018 he became the first Icelander to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup, as he was part of their squad at the UEFA Euro 2016 and 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Alfred Finnbogason Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Alfreð Finnbogason (Alfred Finnbogason)
Nick Name/Popular Name	Alfred
Age	34 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Born Place	Grindavik, Iceland
Date of Birth	1 February 1989
Nationality	Icelandic
Residence	Grindavik, Iceland
Home Town	Grindavik, Iceland
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	• Alma Finnbogadóttir • Margrét Finnbogadóttir • Hildigunnur Finnbogadottir
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Fríða Rún Einarsdóttir
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Fríða Rún Einarsdóttir
Children	Daughters- 1- Name Not Available Sons- 1- Name Not Available
Education
School	Johan Cruyff Institute
College/University	Johan Cruyff Institute
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Puma
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Relatives
Football Career
Debut Club	Without Club
Debut International	• 2009: Iceland national football team
Jersey Number	• -- (Without Club) • 11 (Iceland national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Without Club • Iceland national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Stephen Kenny
Position	Attack - Centre-Forward
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6'1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Icelandic
Hair Color	Light brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Alfred Finnbogason Net Worth

In 2023, what will Alfred Finnbogason’s salary be?

In Jul 2016 Alfred Finnbogason signed a contract with FC Augsburg that ended already in July 2022 and netted him a whopping salary of £1,872,000 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £5,130 per day and £214 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around $2 Million, and his market value is about $770 thousand.

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‎Alfred Finnbogason FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Alfred Finnbogason is currently 34 years old and plays as a Striker for FC Augsburg in Germany. He currently has an overall rating of 73 in FIFA 22 as well as a potential rating of 73. In terms of skillmoves, Finnbogason has received a 3-star rating.

Whenever he shoots, he prefers to use his right foot. As far as his workrate is concerned, it is Medium / Medium. The height of Finnbogason is 185 cm and the weight of Finnbogason is estimated to be 80 kg, based on the data from our database. As of right now, Alfred Finnbogason is playing with the number 11.

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Club Career

Breidablik

• In 2005, Alfred joined Breidablik and played in the club’s highly successful youth team alongside future internationals and expatriates Gylfi Sigurdsson, Aron Jóhannsson, Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson, Elfar Freyr Helgason, Gudmundur Kristjánsson, Kristinn Steindórsson, and Kristinn Jónsson.
• In 2008, he made his senior debut for Breidablik.
• Breidablik scored 13 goals in 18 league games during the 2009 season.
• He was voted Young Player of the Year by his teammates at the end of the season. Besides winning the Icelandic Cup, Breidablik also won their first-ever title.
• He had trials with Tippeligaen side Viking and English Championship side Blackpool after the 2009 season.
• With 14 goals in 2010, Alfred was joint league top goalscorer and was voted player of the year as Breidablik won their first league title and participated in the UEFA Europa League for the first time.

Lokeren

Breidablik confirmed on 3 November 2010 that Lokeren had accepted its offer for Alfred.

Alfred signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club on 20 November 2010 following a medical.

Helsingborgs IF (loan)

• Alfred joined Swedish champions Helsingborgs IF on a six-month loan deal on 6 March 2012.
• During the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round, Alfred scored one goal and made five assists.
• Alfred scored 12 goals in 17 matches across all competitions for Helsingborg at the end of the loan period.

Heerenveen

• Alfred signed a three-year contract with Dutch Eredivisie club Heerenveen on 16 August 2012.
• He scored two goals in his home debut against top side Ajax in a 2–2 draw and later scored all four goals away to third division side Kozakken Boys in the KNVB Cup.
• With 24 of Heereveen’s 50 league goals, Alfred was the third-highest goalscorer in the Eredivisie.

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Alfred Finnbogason At Real Sociedad

• Alfred signed for Real Sociedad on 2 July 2014 for a transfer fee of €7.5 million, which increased to €10 million with add-ons.
• Later that month, he made his debut for the club, starting a 2–0 win against Aberdeen in the UEFA Europa League.

Olympiacos (loan)

• Previously, Olympiacos tried to sign the 26-year-old Icelandic, but Heerenveen refused to sign him.
• Olympiacos announced on 26 July 2015 that they had signed him on loan from Real Sociedad in spite of PAOK’s rival interest.
• In an August 2015 friendly match against Beşiktaş, he scored his first goal.
• In Olympiacos’ first ever win on English soil, Alfred scored the winning goal against Arsenal on 29 September 2015, as Olympiacos won 3–2 at Emirates Stadium in their Champions League Group F match.
• His first Super League goal came in a 4–3 away win against Panthrakikos on 5 December 2015.

Alfred Finnbogason At FC Augsburg

• On 1 February 2016, he was loaned to FC Augsburg.
• Five days later, he made his debut as a substitute against Ingolstadt in a 2–1 loss.
• Against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 28 February, he scored his first goal, helping Augsburg to a 2–2 draw.
• During his fourteen appearances, he scored seven goals, and the loan was made permanent on 1 July 2016.
• On September 9, 2017, Augsburg won 3–0 against FC Köln thanks to his hat-trick.
• In a 3–3 draw against SC Freiburg on 16 December 2017, he scored another hat-trick.

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International Career

• Aside from earning 11 caps, Alfred scored five goals at the under-21 level for Iceland.
• His first goal came in a 6–2 win over Northern Ireland under-21s at The Showgrounds, Coleraine on 8 September 2009.
• In 2010, Alfred made his debut for the Iceland national team as a substitute in a friendly match against the Faroe Islands.
• In a 3–2 loss to Israel at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, Alfred scored on his full Iceland debut.
• Currently, Alfred has 50 caps for the senior team and 14 goals.
• In 2016, he was selected for the UEFA Euros.
• His name was included in Iceland’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
• Iceland drew 1–1 with Argentina in their first match at the tournament thanks to Alfred’s equalizer.

Facts About Alfred Finnbogason

• Born in Grindavik, Alfred represented Ungmennafélag Grindavkur’s youth teams while spending two years in Edinburgh while growing up.
• In the city where his father studied, Alfred played for the boys’ club Hutchison Vale and became a fan of Hibernian.
• Alfred spent five months as an exchange student in Sardinia, playing for Sassari Torres during his stay, where he scored against the Italy U-17 national team.
• Alfred scored his 24th goal of the season, and also his last of the season, on 19 April 2013, setting the Icelandic record for most goals scored in a season by a top division footballer.
• Previous record holder Pétur Pétursson, who played for Feyenoord in the 1979-80 Eredivisie, also played in the Netherlands.

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FAQs

How old is Alfred Finnbogason?

Alfred Finnbogason is 34 years old as of 2023.

How tall is Alfred Finnbogason?

Alfred Finnbogason is 185 cm tall. Or 6 ft 1 in.

Which is Alfred Finnbogason’s preferred foot?

Alfred Finnbogason’s preferred foot is right.

Where is Alfred Finnbogason from?

Alfred Finnbogason is from Iceland.

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Alfred Finnbogason worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friend’s efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Alfred Finnbogason has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Icelandic footballer. Hopefully, Alfred Finnbogason’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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