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Kristján Emilsson

b. 1993

Icelandic-Swedish association football player

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About Kristján Emilsson

Born 1993. Kristján Emilsson is an Icelandic and Swedish association football player.

Kristján Gauti Emilsson (born 26 April 1993) is an Icelandic footballer who plays as a forward.

Career In 2009, Kristján made his debut for FH Hafnarfjörður in the highest Icelandic league. After an internship with Liverpool, he signed a three-year deal with the club and played in the youth academy until mid 2012. He returned to this former team where he made his real break through. On 23 July 2014, it was announced that Kristján had signed a three-year deal with Dutch Eerste Divisie side NEC. In January 2016, Emilsson ended his professional career because of personal reasons. On 12 June 2020 he signed for his boyhood club FH Hafnarfjörður after 4 years in retirement.

International career Kristján played for several Icelandic youth squads and was called for the national team in June 2014 but did not play for them.

Honours Club NEC Eerste Divisie (1): 2014–15

FH Icelandic Men's Football League Cup (1): 2014

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1993, Gothenburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Iceland, Sweden
Also known as
Kristján Gauti Emilsson, Kristjan Emilsson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kristján Emilsson?

Icelandic-Swedish association football player

When was Kristján Emilsson born?

Kristján Emilsson was born on 26 April 1993 in Gothenburg.

What is Kristján Emilsson's occupation?

Kristján Emilsson is an association football player.

What nationality is Kristján Emilsson?

Kristján Emilsson is Icelandic and Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kristján Emilsson

· Wikidata: Q17493058

· DBpedia: Kristján Emilsson

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