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Breidablik Sports Club was founded in Kopavogur on February 12th, 1950. Initially Breidablik was a general sports club with no special division between the activities. The football division was established in 1957 as well as other divisions such as track & field, handball, chess and more. Breidablik has grown to be Iceland’s largest Sports Club with 12 different divisions. Breidablik was the first team in Iceland to offer regular football practices for girls í 1968. Breidablik is also the only women’s team in Iceland participating in the Icelandic league from its beginning 1972.
Content:
- History of the Breidablik Football Division
- Player transfers (sold/loan) from Breidablik 1980 - 2024
- The board, coaches and staff
- Most apperances for Breidablik
- Team position from beginning
- European Championships
- Players records
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Kópavogsvöllur is the home stadium of Breiðablik. The stadium holds 3,009 spectators and has 1,709 seats in two stands.
History
Breidablik Sports Club was founded in Kopavogur, Iceland in the year 1950. In the beginning Breidablik was a general sports club with no special division between the different activities. In 1957 the football (soccer) division was established. When Breidablik was founded, Kopavogur was a small village at the outskirts of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. Inhabitants were only just over 1.700. Now over 70 years later over 40 thousand people live in Kopavogur and the town is the second largest one in Iceland. And Breidablik has grown from its humble origins to becoming the largest sports club in Iceland, with well over 3.000 members in 12 different divisions of which the Football Division is the largest.
Facts about Breidablik:
- Breiðablik is the biggest sports club in Iceland. Located in Kópavogur - near Reykjavík the capital - a community of roughly 40.000 inhabitants.
- We have 1.700 members in our football section. 18% of all games under the umbrella of the KSÍ - the Football Federation of Iceland have Breiðablik as participant.
- We are known for our work with special emphasis on juniors and women’s football.
The name Breidablik comes from Norse mythology, where it was the home of Baldur. The nickname Blikar is formed from the second part of that name, meaning splendors or twinkles (like a star). The singular form Bliki is also a name for male ducks. The old nickname UBK (Youth Club Breidablik Kopavogur) was dropped more than 15 years ago. The followers of Breidablik like to be called ,,Blikar” !
In the early years Breidablik did not have much success on the football pitch. The club played mostly friendly matches and participated in local and regional tournaments. In 1957 Breidablik‘s mens team entered the Icelandic football league for the first time. After some unsuccessful attempts Breidablik finally won the 2nd division in Iceland and played among the best in 1971. The club went all the way to the Cup final that year but lost the decisive game.
But since being promoted into the 2006 Úrvalsdeild, Breiðablik men's team has established itself as a powerhouse in Iceland, challenging regularly on all fronts. As of completion of the COVID-19 shortened 2020 Úrvalsdeild, Breiðablik has earned a place in their 18th consecutive season in the Úrvalsdeild.
2024
2024
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - Winners
Main season: Premier League (Besta deildin) - Winners
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32 and lost to Keflavik.
UEFA Conference Leauge: First qualifying round 11 & 18 July: GKK Tikvesh. Away game. Home game. Second qualifying round 25 & 30 July: FC Drita. Home game. Away game.
2023
2023
Pre-season cup: Þungaviktarbikarinn (3 games) - Group A - Finals
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - Group 2
Super Cup: Meistarkeppni KSÍ - Result
Main season: Premier League (Besta deildin) - Results after the usual 22 games: 3rd place.
New since 2022: Top six teams play 5 Championship rounds to determine the winner. Results after 4 games: Breiðablik 4th place.
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost to KA in semi-finals.
Full report 2023 (in Icelandic).
UEFA 2023/2024
UEFA Champions League
Preliminary round 27 & 30 June: Semifinals Tre Penne 1 - Breiðablik 7. Finals. Buducnost Podgorica 0 - Breiðablik 5
First qualifying round 11 & 18 July: 1st leg. Shamrock Rovers 0 - Breiðablik 1 2nd leg. Breiðablik - Shamrock Rovers 2-1
Second qualifying round 25 July & 2 August: 1st leg. Breiðablik 0 - F.C. Copenhagen 2. 2nd leg F.C. Copenhagen 6 - Breiðablik 3.
UEFA Europa League
Third qualifying round 10 & 17 August: 1st leg. Zrinjski 6 - Breiðablik 2. 2nd leg. Breiðablik 1 - Zrinjski 0.
UEFA Europa Conference League
Play-offs 24 & 31 August. 1st leg. FC Struga 0 - Breiðablik 1. 2nd leg. Breiðablik 1 - FC Struga 0.
Group stage (Group B). Sep 21st. Maccabi.Tel Aviv 3 - Breiðablik 2. Oct 5th. Breiðablik 0 - Zorya Luhansk 1. Oct 26th. KAA Gent 5 - Breiðablik 0. Nov 9th. Breiðablik 2 - KAA Gent 3. Nov 30th. Breiðablik 1 - Maccabi Tel Aviv 2. Dec 14th. Zorya Luhansk 4 - Breiðablik 0.
2022
2022
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net (4 games) - Results
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - Group 2
Super Cup: Meistarkeppni KSÍ - Result
Main season: Premier League (Besta Deildin) - Results after the usual 22 games: Breidablik on top with 51 points.
New in 2022: Top six teams play 5 Championship rounds to determine the winner. Results after 4 games: Breiðablik on top with 60 points. On October the 10th, with 3 rounds to go, it was clear that Breidablik had won the 2022 title - the second Championship title in the club´s history.
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in semi-finals.
Europa Conference Leauge: 1st qualifying round 7 & 14 July: UE Santa Coloma. Away game. Home game. 2nd qualifying round 21 & 28 July: FK Budućnost Podgorica. Home game. Away game. 3rd qualifying round 4 & 11 Augst: Istanbul Basaksehir. Home game. Away game.
Post season: BOSE Cup (2 games) - lost both
Full report 2022 (in Icelandic).
2021
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2021
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net (4 games) - Winners.
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn). Won 5 games in group nd one game in the quarter-finals before tournament was canceled due to Covid-19.
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Max deild) - Runners-up.
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in first round.
Europa Conference Leauge: 1st qualifying round: Racing Union. Away game. Home game. 2nd qualifying round: Austria Wien. Away game. Home game. 3rd qualifying round: Aberdeen FC. Home game. Away game.
Post season: BOSE Cup. (3 games) - Winners.
Full report 2021 (in Icelandic).
2020
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2020
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net (4 games) - Won 3 games in group. Then Runners-up.
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - Won 4 games before tournament canceled due to Covid-19.
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Max Deild) - 4th place after 18 games out of 22. PL cancled October 30th due to Covid-19.
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in quarter finals.
Europa Leauge: - 1st qualifying round: Rosenborg BK.
Post season: BOSE Cup - Canceled due to Covid-19.
Full report 2020 (in Icelandic).
2019
2019
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net (4 games) - Won group. Then winners.
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - Won 3 games in group.
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Max Deild) - Runners-up
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in semi finals.
Europa Leauge: - 1st qualifying round: FC Vaduz. Home. Away.
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games). Runners-up
Full report 2019 (in Icelandic).
2018
2018
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group - 3rd place
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 5 games in group.
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Max Deild) - Runners-up
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in final
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games). Runners-up
Full report 2018 (in Icelandic).
Transfers and season overview 2018
2017
2017
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group 6th place
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 5 games in group. Lost in quarter-finals
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 6th place
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games). Winners
Full report 2017 (in Icelandic).
Transfers and season overview 2017
2016
2016
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group 5th place
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 5 games in group. Lost in quarter-finals
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 6th place
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in quarter finals.
2016 Europa Leauge: 1st qualifying round: Jelgava. Home game. Away game.
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games).
Full report 2016 (in Icelandic)
Transfers and season overview 2016
2015
2015
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group. Winners!
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group. Winners!
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - Runners-up!
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in group of 16
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games)
Full report 2015 (in Icelandic)
Transfers and season overview 2015
2014
2014
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group. 5th place
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group. Lost in final!
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 7th palce
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in quarter finals
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games)
Transfers and season overview 2014
2013
2013
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group. Winners!
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group. Winners!
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 4th palce
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in semi-finals
2013 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 1st qualifying round: FC Santa Coloma. Home game. Away game. 2nd qualifying round: Sturm Graz. Home game. Away game. 3rd qualifying round: FC Aktobe. Away game. Home game.
Post season: BOSE Cup - (3 games)
Transfers and season overview 2013
2012
2012
Pre-season cup: Fotbolti.net 3 games in group. Winners!
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group. Lost in semi-finals!
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - Runners-up!
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in group of 16
Transfers and season overview 2012
2011
Starting XI against Rosenborg
2011
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group.
Meistarkeppni KSÍ (Super Cup) - Runners-up
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 6th place
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Lost in games of 16.
2011 Champions League (Meistaradeild) - 2nd qualifyng round: Rosenborg BK. Away game. Home game.
The 2011 season was not as joyful for the team and its fans. The pressure on the players and the group around them seemed to too wear them down. In addition 5 players from the team were in the squad in the U-21 National team that played in the European Final in Denmark in June. This seemed to disrupt the concentration of many of the players. Finally Breidablik ended in 6th place which in a historical context was not so bad. But considering that the team was trying to defend a title the result was a disappointment for everybody around the team. During the summer the team also met the experienced Norwegian club Rosenberg in the European Championship Cup. Breidablik lost the first leg in Throndheim 5:0 but came back in the return leg and won 2:0.
2010
Premier League Winners 2010
2010
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 7 games in group. Runners-up!
Meistarkeppni KSÍ (Super Cup) - Runners-up
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - Winners!
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Lost in games of 32.
2010 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 2nd qualifying round: Motherwell FC. Away game. Home game.
The year 2010 was indeed very exciting for the team. With almost all of its players coming from the youth division and with the average age of its players with less than 22 years Breidablik won the Icelandic Championship for the first time. After the season the top scorer Alfred Finnbogason was selected the best player in the Icelandic top league and his fellow teammate Kristinn Steindorsson the most promising player. This good result of the team was not unnoticed by many European Clubs. Finnbogason was signed by the Belgian club Lokeren.
2009
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FA Cup Winners 2009
2009
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 5 games in group. Runners-up!
Main season: Premier League (Pepsi Deild) - 5th place
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Winners!
In 2009 the club finally won its first major trophy, The Icelandic FA Cup. Consequently Breidablik 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 score line in the return leg, meaning that the team lost 2–0 on aggregate.
2008
2008
Pre-season cup: Deildabikarinn (Lengjubikarinn) - 5 games in group. Runners-up!
Main season: Premier League (Landsbankadeild) - 8th place
Main season: FA Cup (Bikarkeppni KSÍ) - Entered in games of 32. Lost in peanlty shootout in semi-finals
Like other clubs in Iceland Breidablik was hit by the credit crisis in 2008. Activities were toned down. Coaches and players took a pay cut. Many sponsors pulled back and some sponsors never returned. These were challenging but educational times for the club. But Breidablik was able to make a quick turnaround financially when former player, Gylfi Sigurdsson, was sold form Reading to Hoffenheim FC in Germany. Breiðabliks’ financial situation was secure. The club paid all depts. Breiðabliks’ future was bright, both financially and on the pitch.
Players transfers (sold/loan/other) from Breidablik 1980-2022:
2024
Patrik Johannesen - KÍ Klaksvík
Jason Daði Svanþórsson - Grimsby Town F.C.
Gísli Eyjólfsson - Halmstads Bollklubb
Davíð Ingvarsson - Kolding
Ágúst Eðvald Hlynsson - AB
Anton Logi Lúðvíksson - FK Haugesund
2023
Ágúst Orri Þorsteinsson - Genoa
Stefán Ingi Sigurðarson - Padro Eisden
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson - Orlando City
2022
Ísak Snær Þorvaldsson - Rosenborg BK (after the 2022 season)
William Cole Campbell - Dortmund
Árni Vilhjálmsson - Rodez AF
Ágúst Orri Þorsteinsson - Malmö FF
Galdur Guðmundsson - FC Köbenhavn
2021
Benoný Breki Andrésson - Bologna
Birkir Jakob Jónsson - Atalanta
Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson - Kristiansund
2020
Gísli Gottskálk Þórðarson - Bologna (loan)
Hlynur Freyr Karlsson - Bologna (loan)
Anton Logi Lúðvíksson - SPAL (loan)
Kristian Nökkvi Hlynsson - Ajax
2019
Kolbeinn Þórðarson - Lommel
Aron Bjarnason - Újpest
Jonathan Hendrickx - Lommel
Willum Þór Willumsson - BATE Borisov
Davíð Kristján Ólafsson - Álasund
Andri Fannar Baldursson - Bologna
Gísli Eyjólfsson - Mjallby AIF(loan)
Danijel Dejan Djuric - Midtjylland
2018
Patrik S. Gunnarsson - Brentford
Elías Rafn Ólafsson - Midtjylland
Sveinn Aron Guðjohnsen - Spezia
Nikola Dejan Djuric - Midtjylland
2017
Ágúst Eðwald Hlynsson - Norwich
Alfons Sampsted - Norrköping
Arnór Borg Guðjonsen - Swansea
Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson - Halmstad
2015
Árni Vilhjalmssom - Lillestöm
2014
Kristinn Jónsson - Brommapojkarna
Þórður S. Hreidarsson - FC Locarno
Finnur Orri Margeirsson - FH / Lilleström
2013
Alexander H. Sigurðarson - AZ Alkmaar
Viktor Karl Einarsson - AZ Alkmaar
Sverrir Ingi Ingason - Viking FK
2012
Gunnlaugur H. Birgisson - Club Brugge
Guðmundur Kristjánsson - IK Start
Adam Örn Arnarson - NEC Nijmegen
2011
Elfar Freyr Helgason - AEK
Arnór Aðalsteinsson - Hönefoss
Oliver Sigurjónsson - AGF
Kristinn Steindórsson - Halmstad BK
2010
Alfreð Finnbogason - Lokeren
Guðmann Þórisson - Nybergsund
2009
Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson - AZ Alkmaar
Magnús Páll Gunnarsson - Hammer SPVG
2007
Viktor Unnar Illugason - Reading
2005
Gylfi Sigurdsson - Reading
2000
Hákon Sverrisson - Holstein Kiel
Marel Johann Baldvinsson - Stabæk
1995
Kristófer Sigurgeirsson - Vastra Frölunda
1989
Arnar Grétarsson - Rangers
1985
Sigurjón Kristjansson - Campinense
Trausti Ómarsson - Campinense
Guðmundur Baldursson - Senglia Athletic
Helgi Bentsson - SC Sönnern
1981
Einar Þórhallsson - Skövde AIK
Benedikt Guðmundsson - Vetlanda GIF
1980
Sigurdur Grétarsson - 08 Homburg
The Board, coaches and staff
Coach (men): Halldór Árnason 2023-
General Secretary: Tanja Tómasdóttir - tanja@breidablik.is
Manager senior teams: Eyjolfur Hedinsson - eyjolfur@breidablik.is Mailing address; Breidablik Knattspyrnudeild, Dalsmara 5, 201 Kopavogur, Iceland.
Chairman: Flosi Eiríksson - eiriksson@gmail.com
Deputy chairman: Birna Hlín Karadottir - birna.karadottir@arionbanki.is
Cashier: Erna Björk Sigurðardóttir - ebs4@hi.is
Chairman of the Senior Mens A team: Bjarni Bergsson - bjarni.bergsson@marel.com
Chairman of the Senior Womens A team: Ragna Björg Einarsdóttir - ragnabjorg8@gmail.com
Chairman of the Youth Division: Hlynur Höskuldsson - tba
Technical Director - Alfred Finnbogason - Finnbogason@breidablik.is
- Youth Coaching: Andri Vilbergsson and Guðjón Gunnarsson
- Elite Development: Ulfar Hinriksson - ulfar@breidablik.is
Referees: Snorri Pall Einarsson - speinarsson@gmail.com
Old-boys 30+: Ivar Sigurjonsson - ivar@mp.is
Old-boys 40+: Heidar Heidarsson - heidar@byko.is
Old-boys 50+: Andres Petursson - andres.petursson@rannis.is
Official Supporters webpage Blikar.is and social media: blikar@blikar.is
Mens team position from beginning
Úrvalsdeild (Premier League): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1986, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1973, 1972, 1971.
1st Division: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1998, 1997, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1979, 1975, 1974, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1957.
Úrvalsdeild (Premier League) winners: 2024, 2022, 2010. Runners-up: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2012.
Bikarkeppni KSÍ (FA Cup) winners: 2009. Runners-up: 2018, 1971.
Deildabikarinn (League-cup) winners: 2024, 2014, 2013. Runners-up: 2010, 2009, 1996.
Fótbolta.net Mót (Pre season cup) winners: 2021, 2019, 2015, 2013, 2012.
Meistarkeppni KSÍ (Super Cup) winners: 2023. Runners-up: 2022, 2011, 2010.
UEFA European Championships
UEFA Champions League: 2023, 2011.
UEFA Europa Leauge: 2023, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010.
UEFA Conference League: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
Detailed:
2024 UEFA Conference League (Sambandsdeild) First qualifying round 11 & 18 July: GKK Tikvesh. Away game. Home game. Second qualifying round 25 & 30 July: FC Drita. Home game. Away game.
2023 Champions League (Meistaradeild) - Preliminary round 27 & 30 June: Semifinals Tre Penne 1 - Breiðablik 7. Finals. Buducnost Podgorica 0 - Breiðablik 5. First qualifying round 11 & 18 July: 1st leg. Shamrock Rovers 0 - Breiðablik 1 2nd leg. Breiðablik - Shamrock Rovers 2-1. Second qualifying round 25 July & 2 August: 1st leg. Breiðablik 0 - F.C. Copenhagen 2. 2nd leg F.C. Copenhagen 6 - Breiðablik 3.
2023 Europa League (Evrópudeild) - Third qualifying round 10 & 17 August: 1st leg. Zrinjski 6 - Breiðablik 2. 2nd leg. Breiðablik 1 - Zrinjski 0.
2023 Europa Conference League (Sambandsdeild) - Play-offs 24 & 31 August. 1st leg. FC Struga 0 - Breiðablik 1. 2nd leg. Breiðablik 1 - FC Struga 0. Group stage (Group B). Sep 21st. Maccabi.Tel Aviv - Breiðablik. Oct 5th. Breiðablik - Zorya Luhansk. Oct 26th. KAA Gent - Breiðablik. Nov 9th. Breiðablik - KAA Gent. Nov 30th. Breiðablik - Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dec 14th. Zorya Luhansk - Breiðablik.
2022 Europa Conference Leauge (Sambandsdeild) - 1st qualifying round: UE Santa Coloma, 2nd qualifying round: FK Budućnost Podgorica. 3rd qualifying round: Istanbul Basaksehir
2021 Europa Conference Leauge (Sambandsdeild) - 1st qualifying round: Racing Union. 2nd qualifying round: Austria Wien. 3rd qualifying round: Aberdeen FC.
2020 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 1st qualifying round: Rosenborg BK.
2019 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 1st qualifying round: Vaduz.
2016 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 1st qualifying round: Jelgava
2013 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 1st qualifying round: FC Santa Coloma. 2nd qualifying round: Sturm Graz. 3rd qualifying round: FC Aktobe.
2011 Champions League (Meistaradeild) - 2nd qualifyng round: Rosenborg BK.
2010 Europa Leauge (Evrópudeild) - 2nd qualifying round: Motherwell FC.
Player records
Click here for Most appearances for Breidablik
Most goals for Breidablik in the Premier Division: Kristinn Steindórsson
Most goals for Breidablik in all competitions: Guðmundur Þórðarson