Breiðablik UBK

Breiðablik
Full name Breiðablik, ungmennafélag
Nickname(s) Blikar
Founded 12 April 1950
Ground Kópavogsvöllur,
Kópavogur, Iceland
Ground Capacity 5,501 (1,869 seated)
Chairman Borghildur Sifurðardóttir
Manager Men: Arnar Grétarsson
Women: Þorsteinn Halldórsson
League Men: Úrvalsdeild karla
Women: Úrvalsdeild kvenna
2015 Men: 2nd
Women: Champions
Kópavogsvöllur

Breiðablik (known as UBK Kopavogur when playing in European competitions) is a sports club from Kópavogur, Iceland. The club was founded in 1950 and is the largest sports club in the country. Breidablik has several sports divisions, both men's and women's, including association football, athletics, basketball, karate, dance, skiing and swimming.

Name

The name Breiðablik comes from Norse mythology, where it was the home of Baldur. The nickname Blikar is formed from the second part of that name, meaning splendours or twinkles (like a star). The singular form Bliki is also a name for male ducks.

Football – men's team

Breiðablik's first competitive match was played on 12 June 1957, a 1–0 loss against Þróttur Reykjavík.[1] After several years in the lower leagues, Breiðablik reached the top-flight for the first time in 1971.

In recent years the Breiðablik men's team has established itself as a powerhouse in the Icelandic league, challenging regularly on all fronts. Throughout its history, the team has however been notorious for bouncing between the two top leagues in Iceland, getting promoted and relegated on a regular basis. Since being promoted in 2005, and under the guidance of coach Ólafur Kristjánsson since 2006, the team has grown steadily and established itself as a real challenger in the Icelandic top-flight. The team's first big trophy came with a win in the Icelandic Cup in 2009, followed by the team's first Úrvalsdeild title in the 2010. The 2013 season is Breiðablik's 8th consecutive season in the top-flight, a club record. Breiðablik competed in a European competition for the first time in 2010, facing Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in the Europa League. They lost the first leg 1–0 in Scotland, and lost by the same scoreline in the return leg, meaning that the team lost 2–0 on aggregate. A year later, Breiðablik faced Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, losing out 2–5 on aggregate. The team won away from home in Europe for the first time with a memorable 1–0 victory over Austrian side SK Sturm Graz in the 2013–14 competition.[2]

With one of the best and largest youth facilities in Iceland, Breiðablik is almost entirely built on home grown talent. Current Iceland internationals Gylfi Sigurðsson, Alfreð Finnbogason, Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson and Guðmundur Kristjánsson have come through the youth ranks in recent years and gone on to play professionally abroad.

Current squad

As of 26 July 2016

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Iceland GK Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson
3 Iceland MF Oliver Sigurjónsson
4 Iceland DF Damir Muminović
5 Iceland DF Elfar Freyr Helgason
6 Iceland DF Kári Ársælsson
7 Iceland MF Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson
8 Iceland MF Arnþór Ari Atlason
9 Iceland FW Árni Vilhjálmsson (on loan from Lillestrøm)
10 Iceland MF Atli Sigurjónsson
11 Iceland MF Gísli Eyjólfsson
15 Iceland FW Davíð Kristján Ólafsson
No. Position Player
16 Iceland FW Ágúst Eðvald Hlynsson
17 Trinidad and Tobago FW Jonathan Glenn
18 Iceland FW Guðmundur Atli Steinþórsson
21 Iceland DF Viktor Örn Margeirsson
22 Iceland FW Ellert Hreinsson
23 Brazil MF Daniel Bamberg
24 Iceland GK Aron Snær Friðriksson
26 Iceland DF Alfons Sampsted
28 Iceland MF Alexander Helgi Sigurðason
29 Iceland DF Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson
30 Iceland MF Andri Rafn Yeoman

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
No. Position Player

Player records

As of match played 23 September 2014 and according to official supporters site. Players in bold are still currently playing for Breiðablik.

All-time appearances for Breiðablik

# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Iceland Olgeir Sigurgeirsson 2003– 316 39
2 Iceland Arnar Grétarsson* 1988–09 289 60
3 Iceland Hákon Sverrisson 1990–04 270 9
4 Iceland Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 266 74
5 Iceland Árni Kristinn Gunnarsson 1998–10 255 19
6 Iceland Finnur Orri Margeirsson 2008–14 235 7
7 Iceland Vignir Baldursson 1975–88 228 16
8 Iceland Einar Þórhallsson 1969–80 226 27
9 Iceland Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson** 2003– 218 16
10 Iceland Ólafur Björnsson 1979–93 210 13

*Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10
**Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson has played over two periods: 2003–11 and 2014–present

Most goals scored for Breiðablik

# Name Career Appearances Goals
1 Iceland Guðmundur Þórðarson 1965–74 179 101
2 Iceland Jón Ingi Ragnarsson 1958–69 144 77
3 Iceland Jón Þórir Jónsson* 1985–99 200 74
4 Iceland Þór Hreiðarsson 1967–81 271 61
5 Iceland Ívar Sigurjónsson 1996–03 168 59
− Iceland Kjartan Einarsson 1996–04 166 59
7 Iceland Sigurður Grétarsson** 1979–00 159 54
8 Iceland Árni Vilhjálmsson 2011–14 108 47
9 Iceland Arnar Grétarsson*** 1988–09 289 47
10 Iceland Grétar Kristjánsson 1957–68 113 45

*Jón Þórir Jónsson played over two periods: 1985–94 and 1998–99
**Sigurður Grétarsson played over two periods: 1979–83 and 1998–00
***Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10

Notable players

Players from the Breiðablik youth academy who have earned international caps at senior level. Correct as of 12 July 2016.

Nat. Player Date of birth Current club Position International career
Iceland Kristinn Steindórsson 29 April 1990 United States Columbus Crew Forward 2015–present
Iceland Sverrir Ingi Ingason 5 August 1993 Belgium Lokeren Defender 2014–present
United States Aron Jóhannsson 10 November 1990 Netherlands AZ Alkmaar Forward 2013–present
Iceland Kristinn Jónsson 4 August 1990 Norway Sarpsborg 08 Wingback 2016–present
Iceland Elfar Freyr Helgason 27 July 1989 Iceland Breiðablik Defender 2011–present
Iceland Alfreð Finnbogason 1 February 1989 Spain Real Sociedad Forward 2010–present
Iceland Gylfi Sigurðsson 8 September 1989 England Swansea City Midfielder 2010–present
Iceland Gunnar Örn Jónsson 30 April 1985 Iceland Fylkir Midfielder 2010
Iceland Guðmundur Kristjánsson 1 March 1989 Norway IK Start Midfielder 2009–present
Iceland Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson 26 January 1986 Iceland Breiðablik Fullback 2009–present
Iceland Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson 29 July 1985 Norway Viking Midfielder 2009–present
Iceland Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson 27 October 1990 England Charlton Athletic Winger 2008–present
Iceland Guðmann Þórisson 30 January 1987 Iceland FH Defender 2008
Iceland Marel Jóhann Baldvinsson 18 December 1980 retired Forward 2001–08
Iceland Kjartan Antonsson 30 September 1976 retired Defender 2001
Iceland Þórhalldur Hinriksson 10 September 1976 retired Midfielder 2000–01
Iceland Kristófer Sigurgeirsson 19 January 1972 Iceland Breiðablik (assistant manager) Midfielder 1994
Iceland Arnar Grétarsson 20 February 1972 Iceland Breiðablik (manager) Midfielder 1991–04
Iceland Sigurjón Kristjánsson 5 April 1962 retired Forward 1982
Iceland Trausti Ómarsson 4 November 1962 retired Midfielder 1982
Iceland Ómar Rafnsson 23 June 1962 retired Midfielder 1982–83
Iceland Ólafur Björnsson 7 October 1958 retired Defender 1981–84
Iceland Sigurður Grétarsson 2 May 1962 retired Forward 1980–92
Iceland Hinrik Þórhallsson 2 February 1954 retired Winger 1976–80
Iceland Einar Þórhallsson 1 July 1952 retired Defender 1976

Honours

League

Cups

Club records

European record

Season Competition Round Opponents Home Away Agg
2010–11 UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round Scotland Motherwell 0–1 0–1 0–2
2011–12 UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round Norway Rosenborg 2–0 0–5 2–5
2013–14 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Andorra FC Santa Coloma 4–0 0–0 4–0
Second qualifying round Austria Sturm Graz 0–0 1–0 1–0
Third qualifying round Kazakhstan Aktobe 1–0 0–1 1–1 (1–2 p)
2016–17 UEFA Europa League First qualifying round Latvia Jelgava 2–3 2–2 4–5

Club ranking

Correct as of 9 February 2014.[3] The table shows the position of Breiðablik (highlighted), based on their UEFA coefficient club ranking, and the four foreign teams which are closest to Breiðablik's position (two clubs with the higher coefficient and two with the lower coefficient).

Rank 2014 Rank 2013 Mvmt. Club 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 Coeff.
303 282 −21 Finland Honka Espoo 1.275 0.860 0.800 0.400 0.600 3.935
304 279 −25 Norway Fredrikstad 1.420 0.475 0.460 0.980 0.520 3.855
305 343 +38 Iceland Breiðablik 0.250 0.575 1.275 0.250 1.500 3.850
306 357 +51 Moldova Milsami Orhei 0.425 0.425 0.350 0.950 1.675 3.825
307 322 +15 Azerbaijan Khazar Lankaran 0.300 0.650 0.775 1.100 1.000 3.825

Domestic results

Below is a table with Breiðablik's domestic results since the club's first season in the football league in 1957.

Football – women's team

The women's football team is the powerhouse of Icelandic women's football and nearly made a clean sweep in 2005, winning the championship and cup plus almost all of the younger division titles. In International competitions Breiðablik has taken part in The Nordic Open Championship in the years 1995, 1996 and 1997 among teams such as Fortuna Hjørring from Denmark, Trondheims Örn from Norway and HJK from Finland.

Breiðablik was the first Icelandic team to earn a seat in The European Women's Cup 2001–02 but due to financial reasons Breiðablik did not participate and KR was therefore the first Icelandic team to take part. Breiðablik did however take part in the Women's Cup the following year where they played in group with the Danish Champions Fortuna Hjørring, Belarus Champions FC Babruyshanka and Moldovan Champions FC Codru Anenii Noi. There Breiðablik won Iceland's first win in the Women's Cup against FC Codru Anenii Noi.

In the Women's Cup 2006–07 Breiðablik qualified again and this time won their group with some differences. The team did not conceive a goal and scored 14 in the three matches. Their opponents were SV Neulengbach from Austria, SU 1° Dezembro from Portugal and Newtownabbey Strikers from Northern Ireland. In the second qualifying round Breiðablik was very unlucky to have as an opponent the great team from Germany 1. FFC Frankfurt. It turned out the German team was too big for the Icelandic team but they did well and came in second with two wins, against HJK from Finland and Universitet Vitebsk from Belarus and qualified to the quarter finals. In the quarterfinals in 2006–2007 competition Breiðablik played home and away matches against the team that later won the competition Arsenal Ladies FC from England. No need to say Arsenal was way better team but Breiðablik could still walk strong and hold their head up high.

The third time Breiðablik qualified to the European Women's Cup the name of the Competition had been changed to UEFA Women's Champion League and the season was 2010–11. Breiðablik came in as a second Icelandic team to the competition and had to play in the Qualifying round, group 4 along with FCF Juvisy Essonne from France, FC Targu Mures from Romania and FC Levadia Tallinn from Estonia. Breiðablik came in second in the qualifying round with 7 points like FCF Juvisy and was one of two teams to qualify to the main round of 32 teams.

Current squad

As of 14 October 2016.[4][5][6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Iceland GK Sonný Lára Þráinsdóttir
2 Iceland MF Svava Rós Guðmundsdóttir
3 Iceland DF Arna Dís Arnþórsdóttir
6 Iceland DF Ragna Björg Einarsdóttir
7 Iceland DF Hildur Sif Hauksdóttir
8 Iceland DF Málfríður Erna Sigurðardóttir
10 Iceland FW Berglind Björg Þorvaldsdóttir
11 Iceland DF Fjolla Shala
12 Iceland GK Telma Ívarsdóttir
13 Iceland FW Ásta Eir Árnadóttir
14 Iceland DF Hallbera Guðný Gísladóttir
15 Iceland FW Sólveig Jóhannesdóttir Larsen
No. Position Player
18 Iceland MF Kristín Dís Árnadóttir
19 Iceland FW Esther Rós Arnarsdóttir
20 New Zealand MF Olivia Chance
21 Iceland MF Hildur Antonsdóttir
22 Iceland FW Rakel Hönnudóttir (Captain)
23 Iceland FW Fanndís Friðriksdóttir
25 Iceland DF Ingibjörg Sigurðardóttir
26 Iceland GK Halla Hinriksdottir
27 Iceland DF Selma Sól Magnúsdóttir
28 Iceland DF Guðrún Arnardóttir
29 Iceland MF Andrea Rán Hauksdóttir

Honours

League

Cups

European record

Season Competition Round Opponents Home Away Agg
2010–11 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League Round of 32 France Juvisy 0–3 0–6 0–9
2010–11 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying round France Juvisy 3–3 3–3
2010–11 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying round Romania FCM Târgu Mureş (feminin) 7–0 7–0
2010–11 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying round Estonia Levadia Tallinn 8–1 8–1
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup Quarter-finals England Arsenal LFC 0–5 1–4 1–9
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup Second qualifying round Group 3 Belarus Universitet Vitebsk 1–0 1–0
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup Second qualifying round Group 3 Finland HJK Helsinki (women) 2–1 2–1
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup Second qualifying round Group 3 Germany 1. FFC Frankfurt 0–5 0–5
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup First qualifying round Group 1 Austria Neulengbach 3–0 3–0
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup First qualifying round Group 3 Portugal SU 1° Dezembro 4–0 4–0
2006–07 2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup First qualifying round Group 3 Northern Ireland Crusaders Newtownabbey Strikers 7–0 7–0
2002–03 2002–03 UEFA Women's Cup Group 6 Denmark Fortuna Hjørring 0–9 0–9
2002–03 2002–03 UEFA Women's Cup Group 6 Belarus Babruyshanka 2–3 2–3
2002–03 2002–03 UEFA Women's Cup Group 6 Moldova Codru Anenii Noi 2–0 2–0

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Þjóðviljinn". Timarit.is. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  2. ↑ http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1976241.html
  3. ↑ "UEFA Club Coefficients 2012–2013". UEFA. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Squad" (in Icelandic). blikar.is. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Breiðablik Team Squad" (in Icelandic). KSÍ. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "2016–17 UEFA Women's Champions League - Breiðablik Squad". UEFA. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
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