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Albert Guðmundsson

b. 1997

Icelandic association football player (born 1997)

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About Albert Guðmundsson

Born 1997. Albert Guðmundsson is an Icelandic association football player.

International career Albert played at the 2017 China Cup, where Iceland finished as runners-up.

In May 2018, he was named in the national team's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Personal life

Albert is from a family of footballers. His father is former international striker and TV commentator Guðmundur Benediktsson. Albert's mother is former international footballer Kristbjörg Helga Ingadóttir, daughter of former international striker Ingi Björn Albertsson, who held the record for most goals in the Icelandic top division from 1987 until 2012.

The father of Ingi, and thus Albert's great-grandfather, was former AC Milan and Arsenal striker and later Minister of Finance Albert Guðmundsson, Iceland's first professional footballer. All four generations have scored for the Icelandic national team.

Albert has two children with his partner, model Guðlaug Elísa Jóhannsdóttir.

On 3 July 2024, Albert was charged with sexual assault by the district prosecutor in Iceland. He was later acquitted on 10 October.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Albert goal.

Honours PSV Eredivisie: 2017–18

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Albert Guðmundsson?

Icelandic association football player (born 1997)

When was Albert Guðmundsson born?

Albert Guðmundsson was born on 15 June 1997 in Reykjavík.

What is Albert Guðmundsson's occupation?

Albert Guðmundsson is an association football player.

What nationality is Albert Guðmundsson?

Albert Guðmundsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Guðmundsson

· Wikidata: Q21171299

· DBpedia: Albert Guðmundsson (footballer, born 1997)

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