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Helgi Daníelsson

b. 1981

Icelandic footballer

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About Helgi Daníelsson

Born 1981. Helgi Daníelsson is an Icelandic association football player.

Helgi Valur Daníelsson (; born 13 July 1981] is an Icelandic former professional footballer and a chemist who played as a defensive midfielder. He played professionally in England, Sweden, Germany, Portugal, Iceland, and Denmark during a career that spanned between 1998 and 2021. A full international between 2001 and 2014, he won 33 caps for the Iceland national team. As of 2022, Helgi is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in radiochemistry at the University of Cambridge

Club career In 2006, he left Fylkir who he had joined from Peterborough United for £25,000 in 2003, to go to Sweden to play for Östers IF in Allsvenskan.

On 12 December 2007, Helgi signed a contract with IF Elfsborg. On 22 January 2010, he left Elfsborg and joined Second Bundesliga club Hansa Rostock. After just a few months in the German side, he signed a deal with reigning Swedish champions AIK. On 2 July 2013, it was announced that he would transfer to Primeira Liga side Belenenses after AIK's game vs. Häcken on 22 July.

On 27 August 2014, Helgi terminated his contract with Belenenses for personal reason's. Two days later he signed a 2-year contract for the Danish 1. division side AGF.

International career A defensive midfielder, Helgi has played for the Iceland national football team at youth and senior level.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Helgi Daníelsson?

Icelandic footballer

When was Helgi Daníelsson born?

Helgi Daníelsson was born on 13 July 1981 in Uppsala.

What is Helgi Daníelsson's occupation?

Helgi Daníelsson is an association football player.

What nationality is Helgi Daníelsson?

Helgi Daníelsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Helgi Daníelsson

· Wikidata: Q973725

· DBpedia: Helgi Daníelsson (footballer, born 1981)

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