Gunnar Vatnhamar

Gunnar Vatnhamar (born 29 March 1995) is a Faroese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vejle Boldklub. On september 1st 2026 he signed for Danish club Vejle Boldklub.

International career Vatnhamar made his international debut for the Faroe Islands national football team in a friendly 1–1 tie with Latvia on 22 March 2018, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute. He scored his first goal on November 11, 2020 in a friendly against Lithuania. It was the only goal for the Faroes, who lost 2-1.

International goals Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 November 2020 LFF Stadium, Vilnius, Lithuania Friendly 2. 14 November 2020 Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia 2020–21 UEFA Nations League D 3. 22 March 2025 Malšovická aréna, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group L

Personal life Whilst playing in his native Faroe Islands, Vatnhamar worked as a personal trainer while also playing football. His brother Sølvi Vatnhamar also plays football, for Víkingur Gøta and the national team.

Honours Víkingur Gøta Faroe Islands Premier League: 2016, 2017 Faroe Islands Cup: 2014, 2015 Faroe Islands Super Cup: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Víkingur Reykjavík

Besta deild karla: 2023, 2025 Icelandic Men's Football Cup: 2023