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{{Short description|Icelandic footballer}} |
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| name = Grétar Steinsson |
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| caption = Grétar in 2007 |
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| full_name = Grétar Rafn Steinsson<ref name=TFF>{{cite web |url=https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiId=1511627 |title=Gretar Rafn Steinsson |publisher=Turkish Football Federation |access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|1|9|df=y}}<ref name=TFF/> |
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| birth_place |
| birth_place = [[Siglufjörður]], Iceland |
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| height = {{Height|m=1.89}} <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.premierleague.com/page/PlayerProfile/0,,12306~35362,00.html| title = Premier League Player Profile | accessdate = 16 March 2011 | publisher = Premier League}}</ref> |
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| height = 1.89 m<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3349/Gr%C3%A9tar-Steinsson/overview |title=Grétar Steinsson: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=23 January 2020}}</ref> |
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| currentclub = [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] (technical director) |
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| position = [[Right back]]<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|25416|Gretar Steinsson|accessdate=23 January 2020}}</ref> |
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| currentclub = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (Technical Director) |
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Right back]] |
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| youthyears1 = 1998–1999 |youthclubs1 = [[IA Akranes|ÍA]] |
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| youthyears1 = 1998–1999 |
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| years1 = 1997–1998 |clubs1 = [[Knattspyrnufélag Fjallabyggðar|KS]] |caps1 = 8 |goals1 = 0 |
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| youthclubs1 = [[IA Akranes|ÍA]] |
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| years1 = 1997–1998 |
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| years3 = 2004–2006 |clubs3 = [[BSC Young Boys|Young Boys]] |caps3 = 21 |goals3 = 3 |
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| clubs1 = [[Knattspyrnufélag Siglufjarðar|KS]] |
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| years4 = 2006–2008 |clubs4 = [[AZ (football club)|AZ]] |caps4 = 61 |goals4 = 7 |
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| caps1 = 8 |
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| goals1 = 0 |
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| years6 = 2012–2013 |clubs6 = [[Kayserispor]] |caps6 = 9 |goals6 = 1 |totalcaps = 301 |totalgoals = 27 |
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| years2 = 2000–2004 |
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| clubs2 = [[IA Akranes|ÍA]] |
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| caps2 = 76 |
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| goals2 = 11 |
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| years3 = 2004–2006 |
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| clubs3 = [[BSC Young Boys|Young Boys]] |
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| caps3 = 21 |
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| goals3 = 3 |
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| years4 = 2006–2008 |
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| clubs4 = [[AZ (football club)|AZ]] |
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| caps4 = 61 |
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| goals4 = 7 |
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| years5 = 2008–2012 |
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| caps5 = 126 |
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| goals5 = 5 |
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| years6 = 2012–2013 |
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| clubs6 = [[Kayserispor]] |
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| caps6 = 9 |
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| goals6 = 1 |
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| totalcaps = 301 |
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| totalgoals = 27 |
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| nationalyears1 = 1998 |
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| nationalcaps1 = 7 |
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| nationalgoals1 = 0 |
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| nationalyears2 = 2000 |
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| nationalcaps2 = 4 |
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| nationalgoals2 = 0 |
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| nationalyears3 = 2001–2003 |
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| nationalcaps3 = 11 |
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| nationalgoals3 = 1 |
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| nationalyears4 = 2002–2012 |
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| nationalcaps4 = 46 |
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| nationalgoals4 = 4 |
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'''Grétar Rafn Steinsson''' (born 9 January 1982 |
'''Grétar Rafn Steinsson''' (born 9 January 1982) is an Icelandic former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Defender (association football)|right back]].<ref>[https://www.vice.com/nl/article/594y3a/hoe-gretar-steinsson-de-voetbalbaas-werd-van-fleetwood-town Hoe Grétar Steinsson de voetbalbaas werd van Fleetwood Town] vice.com</ref> |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Iceland=== |
===Iceland=== |
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Born in [[Siglufjörður]], |
Born in [[Siglufjörður]],<ref name=Hugman/> Grétar was spotted playing football when he was playing "seven-a-side football in the tiny fishing village" in his hometown, leading him to joining a youth team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson's fighting spirit|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/1992986.Steinsson_s_fighting_spirit/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=24 January 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar started his career with local team [[Knattspyrnufélag Fjallabyggðar|KS]] in [[Siglufjörður]], where he was a student at the time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vinsældalistinn í Skagafirði|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/verold/1998/05/04/vinsaeldalistinn_i_skagafirdi/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=4 May 1998|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> before joining [[ÍA Akranes]] in 2000. |
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Grétar made his ÍA Akranes debut in the opening game of the season, in a 1–0 win over [[Knattspyrnufélag Fjallabyggðar|KF]] on 18 May 2000.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sömu úrslit í öllum leikjum kvöldsins|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2000/05/18/somu_urslit_i_ollum_leikjum_kvoldsins/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=18 May 2000|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Until the end of 2000, he went on to make 13 appearances, while he was captain for the youth side.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar til 1860 München og Gladbach|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2000/11/23/gretar_til_1860_m_nchen_og_gladbach/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=23 November 2000|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> His breakthrough in the first team attracted interest from European clubs, such as [[SC Heerenveen|Heerenveen]], [[TSV 1860 Munich|1860 Munich]] and [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn til Hereenveen og 1860 München|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2000/11/10/gretar_rafn_til_thyskalands/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=10 November 2000|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar til reynslu hjá Sheff. Utd.|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2001/02/27/gretar_til_reynslu_hja_sheff_utd/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=27 February 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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The following 2001 season saw |
The following [[2001 Úrvalsdeild|2001 season]] saw Grétar establish himself in the first team. He started the season well, scoring three times in the first five league matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skagamenn yfir í Frostaskjóli|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/05/21/skagamenn_yfir_i_frostaskjoli/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=21 May 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Miklir yfirburðir Skagamanna|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/05/29/miklir_yfirburdir_skagamanna/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=29 May 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ÍA komið á toppinn|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/06/18/ia_komid_a_toppinn/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=18 June 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He later scored three more goals, including a brace against [[Valur men's football|Valur]] on 13 August 2001.<ref>{{cite news|title=ÍA 2:0 yfir í hálfleik|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/08/13/ia_2_0_yfir_i_halfleik/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=13 August 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> His performances at ÍA Akranes earned him a two–year contract extension.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Steinsson á óskalista Teits Þórðarsonar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/09/04/gretar_steinsson_a_oskalista_teits_thordarsonar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=4 September 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar finished the season making 31 appearances and scored 7 times in the season while his club won the Icelandic title.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skagamenn Íslandsmeistarar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/09/23/skagamenn_islandsmeistarar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=23 September 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He was also awarded the Most Promising Player and Team of the Year at the ceremony.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gunnlaugur og Olga valin bestu knattspyrnumennirnir|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/frettir/2001/10/12/gunnlaugur_og_olga_valin_bestu_knattspyrnumennirnir/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=12 October 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lið ársins í karlaflokki|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2001/10/13/lid_arsins_i_karlaflokki/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=13 October 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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In the 2002 season, |
In the 2002 season, Grétar retained his place in the first team and scored on 29 May 2002, in a 3–1 win over [[Knattspyrnudeild UMFG|Grindavík]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Þrjú mörk komin í tveimur leikjum í kvöld|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2002/05/29/thrju_mork_komin_i_tveimur_leikjum_i_kvold/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=29 May 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> By the end of the 2002 season, Grétar had made the total of 31 appearances and scoring 2 times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skagamenn skora aftur gegn Fylki|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2002/09/21/skagamenn_skora_aftur_gegn_fylki/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=19 September 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After the 2003 season, during which he scored two goals 17 appearances,<ref>{{cite news|title=Arnar Þór kom Fylki yfir en Grétar Rafn jafnaði fyrir íA|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2003/06/25/arnar_thor_kom_fylki_yfir_en_gretar_rafn_jafnadi_fy/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=25 June 2003|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mikið skorað í Grindavík|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/efstadeild/2003/07/07/mikid_skorad_i_grindavik/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=7 July 2003|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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===Young Boys=== |
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After |
After Grétar could not agree on a contract with ÍA Akranes,<ref>{{cite news|title=GRÉTAR Rafn Steinsson hefur ekki...|url=http://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/grein/799346/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=21 May 2004|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn semur við Young Boys|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2004/07/24/gretar_rafn_semur_vid_young_boys/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=24 July 2004|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> he moved abroad joining Swiss club [[BSC Young Boys]] on 24 July 2004, with the move taking effect the following January.<ref>{{cite news|title=BSC Young Boys holt Isländer|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/yb-holt-islaender-id1452156.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=24 July 2004|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Upon joining the club, the length of his contract length was revealed as two years.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar samdi við Young Boys til 2007|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/01/25/gretar_samdi_vid_young_boys_til_2007/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=25 January 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Grétar made his Young Boys debut playing 22 minutes after coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against [[Grasshopper Club Zürich|Grasshoppers]] on 27 February 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fyrsti leikur Grétars Rafns|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2005/03/01/fyrsti_leikur_gretars_rafns/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=1 March 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He scored his first Young Boys goal in his first start for the side, in a 1–1 draw against [[FC Basel|Basel]] on 17 April 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aarau oder ein Schrecken ohne Ende|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/aarau-oder-ein-schrecken-ohne-ende-id92494.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=17 April 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> This was followed by a goal in a 2–2 draw against [[FC St. Gallen|St. Gallen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bscyb.ch/cgi-bin/dynamisch/archiv/11_230405.htm|title=FC St. Gallen - BSC Young Boys 2:2 (1:1)|publisher=BSC Young Boys|language=de|date=23 April 2005|access-date=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930090701/http://www.bscyb.ch/cgi-bin/dynamisch/archiv/11_230405.htm|archive-date=30 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He added his third goal for the club on 18 May 2005, in a 3–2 win over Grasshoppers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Super League, 34. Runde: Aarau im Tabellenkeller|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/super-league-34-runde-aarau-im-tabellenkeller-id93442.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=18 May 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> By the end of the season, Grétar had made 15 appearances scoring three times. |
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In the 2005–06 season, |
In the 2005–06 season, Grétar became a first team regular for the side, making 8 appearances at the start of the season. He also scored in both legs against [[K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen|Lokeren]] in the UEFA Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gute Vorlagen von YB und Xamax|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/gute-vorlagen-von-yb-und-xamax-id1499118.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=2 July 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=UI-Cup: YB souverän weiter, Xamax gescheitert|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/ui-cup-yb-souveraen-weiter-xamax-gescheitert-id95311.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=10 July 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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===AZ Alkmaar=== |
===AZ Alkmaar=== |
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It was announced on 31 August 2005 that Grétar signed for [[AZ Alkmaar]] as a replacement for [[Jan Kromkamp]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11912/2347083/AZ-bag-defender|title=AZ bag defender|first=Gerri|last=Van Leeuwen|publisher=Sky Sports| |
It was announced on 31 August 2005 that Grétar signed for [[AZ Alkmaar]] as a replacement for [[Jan Kromkamp]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11912/2347083/AZ-bag-defender|title=AZ bag defender|first=Gerri|last=Van Leeuwen|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson verlässt Young Boys|url=https://www.blick.ch/sport/fussball/steinsson-verlaesst-yb-id1514728.html|publisher=[[Blick]]|language=de|date=31 August 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Grétar made his AZ Alkmaar debut on 15 September 2005, starting the whole match in a right–back position, in a 5–3 loss to [[FC Krylia Sovetov Samara|Krylia Sovetov Samara]] in a UEFA Cup Match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gunnar Heiðar skoraði í tapleik gegn Sporting|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/09/16/gunnar_heidar_skoradi_i_tapleik_gegn_sporting/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=16 September 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He then made his league debut, coming on as a late substitute and played 6 minutes, in a 4–2 win over [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] on 18 September 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn Steinsson lék með AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2005/09/19/gretar_rafn_lek_med_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=18 September 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He then scored his first goal for AZ Alkmaar on 23 October 2005, in a 5–1 win over [[Willem II (football club)|Willem II]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn innsiglaði stórsigur AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/10/24/gretar_rafn_innsigladi_storsigur_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=24 October 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He scored again on 18 December 2005, in a 3–0 win over [[RKC Waalwijk]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn skoraði fyrir Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2005/12/19/gretar_rafn_skoradi_fyrir_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=19 December 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar scored again on 4 February 2006, in a 1–1 draw against [[SBV Vitesse|Vitesse]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn skoraði|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2006/02/04/gretar_rafn_skoradi/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=4 February 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After missing out three league matches in March, due to international commitment,<ref>{{cite news|title=Ívar og Jóhannes Karl aftur í landsliðið|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2006/02/14/ivar_og_johannes_karl_aftur_i_landslidid/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=14 February 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar scored on his return on 12 March 2006, in a 3–1 win over Willem II.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson: "Ik zit pas op 70% van mijn kunnen"|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/12229/steinsson-ik-zit-pas-op-70-van-mijn-kunnen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=12 March 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Despite being out of the first team on three occasions,<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn sat á bekknum|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2006/01/16/gretar_rafn_sat_a_bekknum/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=16 January 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Erla Steina skoraði fyrir Mallbacken|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2006/03/27/erla_steina_skoradi_fyrir_mallbacken/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=27 March 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ólafur Ingi var ekki með slitið krossband|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2006/04/13/olafur_ingi_var_ekki_med_slitid_krossband/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=13 April 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar finished his first season at AZ Alkmaar, making a total of 28 appearances and scoring 4 times. |
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In the 2006–07 season, |
In the 2006–07 season, Grétar missed the start of the season, due to being on the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=AZ Alkmaar skoraði átta mörk|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2006/08/19/az_alkmaar_skoradi_atta_mork/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=19 August 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Despite this, Grétar managed to regain his first team place and scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win over [[Sparta Rotterdam]] on 14 October 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar skoraði í 2:0-sigri AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2006/10/15/gretar_skoradi_i_2_0_sigri_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=14 October 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After being featured in a handful of first team appearances in the first half of the season,<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn lék með Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2006/12/11/gretar_rafn_lek_med_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=11 December 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He scored again on 30 November 2006, in a 2–2 draw against [[FC Slovan Liberec|Slovan Liberec]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jenner schenkt AZ kostbaar punt in UEFA Cup|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/51287/jenner-schenkt-az-kostbaar-punt-in-uefa-cup/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 November 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> His performance in December 2006 led him to be linked a move to [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Hearts]], a move he described it as a "step backwards" on his career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn: Hearts væri skref aftur á bak|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2006/12/14/gretar_rafn_hearts_vaeri_skref_aftur_a_bak/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=14 December 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> However, Grétar suffered a shoulder injury during a 2–1 win over [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]] in a UEFA Cup match on 15 December 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=AZ pakt groepswinst met stunt in Sevilla|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/52871/az-pakt-groepswinst-met-stunt-in-sevilla/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 December 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After the match, it was announced that Grétar would be out throughout the rest of 2006 but expects to return in the winter break.<ref>{{cite news|title=AZ: De Cler twijfelgeval, Steinsson haakt af|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/53603/az-de-cler-twijfelgeval-steinsson-haakt-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=22 December 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After returning to the first team from injury in January,<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Gaal zet Opdam en Schaars op de bank|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/55842/van-gaal-zet-opdam-en-schaars-op-de-bank/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 January 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> he regained his defensive position in the first team before rested for a match against [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]] ahead of a UEFA Cup match against [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Vermoedelijk rust voor Jaliens en Steinsson|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/60256/vermoedelijk-rust-voor-jaliens-en-steinsson/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 March 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> In a UEFA Cup match against Newcastle United on 8 March 2007, Grétar scored in a 4–2 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Newcastle lagði Alkmaar 4:2 í fjörugum leik|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2007/03/08/newcastle_lagdi_alkmaar_4_2_i_fjorugum_leik/|publisher=mbl.is|language=nl|date=8 March 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After the match, Grétar said that AZ would score two goals in the next leg, a prediction that he made turned out to be correct, as AZ went on to win 2–0 and subsequently saw the club go through to the next round.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson: "AZ gaat zeker twee keer scoren"|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/60882/steinsson-az-gaat-zeker-twee-keer-scoren/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 March 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=AZ Alkmaar sló Newcastle United út|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2007/03/15/az_alkmaar_slo_newcastle_ut/|publisher=mbl.is|language=nl|date=15 March 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After being out of the first team over suspension,<ref>{{cite news|title=Koevermans klaagt over gekwetste knie|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/65105/koevermans-klaagt-over-gekwetste-knie/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 April 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar was featured in the [[2007 KNVB Cup Final|KNVB Cup Final]] against Ajax, playing 120 minutes and scored in the penalty–shootout, as AZ went on to lose 8–7 as a result.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax hollenskur bikarmeistari eftir vítaspyrnukeppni|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2007/05/06/ajax_hollenskur_bikarmeistari_eftir_vitaspyrnukeppn/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=6 May 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After injuring himself ahead of a match against [[FC Twente]], resulting him missing out two matches,<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson inzetbaar tegen FC Twente|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/67191/steinsson-inzetbaar-tegen-fc-twente/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 May 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar featured in both legs in the [[2006–07 Eredivisie#Play-offs|Play–offs]] for the European place against Ajax but lost 4–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Arveladze schiet AZ in slotminuut naar overwinning|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/68030/arveladze-schiet-az-in-slotminuut-naar-overwinning/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=20 May 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax í Meistaradeildina á kostnað AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2007/05/27/ajax_i_meistaradeildina_a_kostnad_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=25 May 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Despite this, Grétar finished the 2006–07 season, making the total of 45 appearances and scoring 3 times. |
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Ahead of the 2007–08 season, on 2 July 2007, [[AZ Alkmaar]] announced they had accepted a €3.5 million bid from [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]. [[Gareth Southgate]] had seen him as an ideal replacement for [[Stuart Parnaby]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough houdt Steinsson in het oog|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/71521/middlesbrough-houdt-steinsson-in-het-oog/|publisher=FC Update|language= |
Ahead of the 2007–08 season, on 2 July 2007, [[AZ Alkmaar]] announced they had accepted a €3.5 million bid from [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]. [[Gareth Southgate]] had seen him as an ideal replacement for [[Stuart Parnaby]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Middlesbrough houdt Steinsson in het oog|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/71521/middlesbrough-houdt-steinsson-in-het-oog/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 July 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After the bid was accepted, however, AZ backtracked, claiming the price wasn't high enough and requested Middlesbrough to raise their bid to £4m.<ref name="Steinsson 2007">{{cite news|title=Alkmaar vill ekki selja Grétar til Middlesbrough|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2007/07/13/alkmaar_vill_ekki_selja_gretar_til_middlesbrough/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=13 July 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Instead, Middlesbrough turned their attention to [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] right back [[Luke Young (footballer born 1979)|Luke Young]], who ended up making the move, ending Middlesbrough's interest in Grétar.<ref name="Steinsson 2007"/> After a failed transfer move in the summer, Grétar continued to impress when he set up a goal for [[Ari (footballer, born 1985)|Ari]], in a 4–0 win over [[VVV-Venlo]] in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn lék með AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2007/08/20/gretar_rafn_lek_med_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=20 August 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Then, on 31 August 2007, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over [[S.B.V. Excelsior|Excelsior]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn skoraði í öruggum sigri AZ Alkmaar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2007/08/31/gretar_rafn_skoradi_i_oruggum_sigri_az_alkmaar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=31 August 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After suffering from a back injury that plagued since his international career in October,<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson onzeker voor Liechtenstein|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/78854/steinsson-onzeker-voor-liechtenstein/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 October 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=AZ zonder Steinsson naar Breda|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/79715/az-zonder-steinsson-naar-breda/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=28 October 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar made a return from injury for a match against [[N.E.C. (football club)|N.E.C. Nijmegen]] on 3 November 2007, where he set up two goals, in a 4–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ari, De Zeeuw en Steinsson terug in basis AZ|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/80246/ari-de-zeeuw-en-steinsson-terug-in-basis-az/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=3 November 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He then scored again on 30 December 2007, in a 1–0 win over [[Heracles Almelo]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar tryggði Alkmaar sigur|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2007/12/30/gretar_tryggdi_alkmaar_sigur/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=30 December 2007|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Amid a transfer move to Bolton Wanderers,<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton meldt zich bij AZ voor Steinsson|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85014/bolton-meldt-zich-bij-az-voor-steinsson/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 January 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He made his last appearance for the club on 13 January 2008, where he played 13 minutes, in a 6–1 defeat to Ajax.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajax haalt trekker over tegen AZ-tiental|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/85335/ajax-haalt-trekker-over-tegen-az-tiental/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 January 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> By the time of his departure, Grétar made the total of 21 appearances and scoring 3 times. |
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Three months later, |
Three months later, Grétar was given a farewell sendoff following an end to an AZ Alkmaar match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson neemt zondag afscheid van AZ-fans|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/89646/steinsson-neemt-zondag-afscheid-van-az-fans/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=4 March 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson neemt eindelijk afscheid van AZ|url=http://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/91789/steinsson-neemt-eindelijk-afscheid-van-az/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=30 March 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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===Bolton Wanderers=== |
===Bolton Wanderers=== |
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Despite signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract with AZ in November 2007,<ref>{{cite news|title=AZ ace eyes England future|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11680/2850660/|first=Jeffrey|last=Glorie|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 November 2007| |
Despite signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract with AZ in November 2007,<ref>{{cite news|title=AZ ace eyes England future|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11680/2850660/|first=Jeffrey|last=Glorie|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 November 2007|access-date=27 August 2012}}</ref> Grétar signed for [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 16 January 2008 for a £3.5m fee.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/7189240.stm|title=Defender Steinsson joins Bolton Wanderers|access-date=16 January 2008|date=16 January 2008|work=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson signs for Bolton Wanderers|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/31726/Steinsson-signs-for-Bolton|newspaper=Daily Express|date=16 January 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Prior to the move, he had been linked with the club six years ago and was recommended then Manager [[Sam Allardyce]] by his compatriot [[Guðni Bergsson]] but he decided against signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar og Ellert fara til Bolton|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2002/09/19/gretar_og_ellert_fara_til_bolton/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=19 September 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Grétar made his debut, playing the whole game, against [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] on 19 January 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=THE BIG MATCH VERDICT: Newcastle 0 Wanderers 0|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/1979748.THE_BIG_MATCH__VERDICT__Newcastle_0_Wanderers_0/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=21 January 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> In a 3–2 loss against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] on 29 March 2008, he set up one of the goals for Bolton Wanderers, but it was overshadowed when [[Abou Diaby]] made a studs-up tackle on Grétar, resulting him Diaby sending off.<ref>{{cite news|title=Unhappy Wanderers out-Gunned|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2156751.Unhappy_Wanderers_out_Gunned/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=29 March 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After the match, he admitted to have avoid a seriously injury following a studs-up tackle from Diaby.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson admits: I was lucky|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2157633.Steinsson_admits__I_was_lucky/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=31 March 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> The club then found themselves in the relegation zone, but managed to avoid it when Grétar and the club won the remaining five matches by picking up win against [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]], a draw against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]], a win against [[Sunderland AFC|Sunderland]] and a 1–1 draw against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] to keep them up which could have also decided who won the Premier League title.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson wants to be a local hero|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2224158.Steinsson_wants_to_be_a_local_hero/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=25 April 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar thinks Whites will bounce back stronger|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2303845.Gretar_thinks_Whites_will_bounce_back_stronger/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=29 May 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make 16 appearances for the side. His quick impact and performance at the club earned him praises from [[Gary Megson]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Iceman looks back on Gret experience|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/3554061.Iceman_looks_back_on_Gret_experience/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=29 July 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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In the 2008–09 season, |
In the 2008–09 season, Grétar started the season well when he scored his first goal for Bolton in the 3–1 victory over [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on 16 August 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551165.stm|title=Bolton 3–1 Stoke City|access-date=16 August 2008|date=16 August 2008|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Since the start of the season, Grétar continued to established himself in the first team, playing in the right–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Best is yet to come – Gretar Steinsson|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/3826233.Best_is_yet_to_come___Steinsson/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=7 November 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He then scored and set up one of the goals, in a 3–1 win over Middlesbrough on 22 November 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Super Bolton Wanderers sink Middlesbrough|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/3869873.Super_Wanderers_sink_Boro/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=22 November 2008|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After signing a four-year contract with the club in March 2009,<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn með nýjan samning við Bolton|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2009/03/15/gretar_rafn_med_nyjan_samning_vid_bolton/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=15 March 2009|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> he then played a huge role for the side when he helped Bolton Wanderers push further into the top half of the table.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson targets Euro assault|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4167288.Steinsson_targets_Euro_assault/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=3 March 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn vill liðsstyrk til Bolton|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2009/05/19/gretar_rafn_vill_lidsstyrk_til_bolton/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=19 May 2009|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> In the last but one game of the season, Grétar's goal in a 1–1 draw against [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] confirmed Bolton's Premier League survival.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tigers climb out of drop zone |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/19431/report |publisher=Sky Sports |date=16 May 2009 |access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref> Despite missing out one game, due to suspension,<ref>{{cite news|title=Megson homage to 'sublime' Gunners|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4033923.Megson_homage_to__sublime__Gunners/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=9 January 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar made the total of 39 appearances (37 appearances in the league) and scoring 3 times in all competitions. |
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In the 2009–10 season, |
In the 2009–10 season, Grétar found himself in a competition with new signing, [[Sam Ricketts]] over a right–back position and the club's decision to re-shuffle the defence.<ref>{{cite news|title=Full-backs 'unlucky' to be axed|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4552556.Full_backs__unlucky__to_be_axed/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=19 August 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Gudni Bergsson backing for Gretar Steinsson|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4583554.Gudni_Bergsson_backing_for_Gretar_Steinsson/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=7 September 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Despite his limited playing time,<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar Steinsson in Wanderers vow|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4768719.Gretar_Steinsson_in_Wanderers_vow/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=30 November 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar played in a midfield position against [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] and played a key role, in a 3–2 win on 12 September 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar Steinsson impresses in his new role|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4630472.Gretar_Steinsson_impresses_in_his_new_role/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=16 September 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> But by December, Grétar began to regain his first team place in the right–back position and was the outstanding performer for the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 28 November 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's just Gret to be back, says Steinsson|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4766582.It___s_just_Gret_to_be_back__says_Steinsson/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=30 November 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> The following month, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] in the second round of the FA Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 2 Sheffield United 0|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4868882.VERDICT__Bolton_Wanderers_2_Sheffield_United_0/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=25 January 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> For the rest of the season, Grétar continued to feature in the first team under the new management of [[Owen Coyle]], saying he's enjoying to play his tactics.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson wants a repeat of cup performance|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4870820.Steinsson_wants_a_repeat_of_cup_performance/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=26 January 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> However, in a 2–0 loss against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on 20 March 2010, he was sent–off in the 70th minute for a professional foul on [[Yakubu (footballer)|Yakubu]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Everton 2 Wanderers 0|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5074128.Everton_2_Wanderers_0/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=20 March 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> After serving a match suspension, Grétar returned to the first team and regained his first team role for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar enjoyed new role|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/7983320.Gretar_enjoyed_new_role/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=3 April 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Despite suffering from an illness later in the season,<ref>{{cite news|title=Wanderers rocked by Gary Cahill blow|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4995557.Wanderers_rocked_by_Gary_Cahill_blow/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=9 February 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> he went to finish the 2009–10 season, making the total of 31 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. |
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Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Grétar went through a minor operation in Iceland following a pain on his knee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar ready to go for Bolton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8213464.Gretar_ready_to_go_for_Bolton_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=11 June 2010| |
Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Grétar went through a minor operation in Iceland following a pain on his knee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gretar ready to go for Bolton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8213464.Gretar_ready_to_go_for_Bolton_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=11 June 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar continued to regain his first team place under Manager Coyle at the start of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson feels at home in Bolton|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8363519.Steinsson_feels_at_home_in_Bolton/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=1 September 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> On 6 November 2010, he then scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 4 – 2 Tottenham Hotspur|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9145962.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=6 November 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He was named Sky Sports Team of the Week.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn í liði vikunnar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2010/11/07/gretar_rafn_i_lidi_vikunnar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=7 November 2010|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> Shortly after being suspended,<ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bolton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8636067.TEAM_NEWS__Wolverhampton_v_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=13 November 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar, however, lost his first team place to in-form Ricketts.<ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8678942.TEAM_NEWS__Wanderers_v_Newcastle/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=20 November 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> It wasn't until on 26 December 2010 when he regained his first place in a 2–0 win over [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Brom]].<ref>{{cite news|title=VERDICT: Bolton Wanderers 2 West Brom 0|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8758473.VERDICT__Wanderers_2_West_Brom_0/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=26 December 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> However, Grétar was sidelined from the first team on three occasions later in the season, due to injuries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coyle dismisses 'moaning' rival|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8759549.Coyle_dismisses__moaning__rival/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=29 December 2010|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Wanderers defender right back in the groove|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8888925.Wanderers_defender_right_back_in_the_groove/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=4 March 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson sickness blow for Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/8917386.Steinsson_sickness_blow_for_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=18 March 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS: Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9001910.TEAM_NEWS__Blackburn_v_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=30 April 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> At the end of the 2010–11 season, Grétar went on to make the total of 26 appearances and scoring once. |
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Ahead of the 2011–12 season, |
Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Grétar was expected to feature in the first team.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coyle reveals his blueprint for the future|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9089708.Coyle_reveals_his_blueprint_for_the_future/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=16 June 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He was featured in the first three matches before suffering a bruised foot.<ref>{{cite news|title=Boyata wants to be top of the class for Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9219774.Boyata_wants_to_be_top_of_the_class_for_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=26 August 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar was further sidelined in the first half of the season, due to competition from new signing, [[Dedryck Boyata]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Iceman Steinsson out in the cold|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9310320.Iceman_Steinsson_out_in_the_cold/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=18 October 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=No more Mr Nice Guy as Coyle's patience runs thin|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9345851.No_more_Mr_Nice_Guy_as_Coyle_s_patience_runs_thin/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=5 November 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=STEVEN THOMPSON: Wheater at right back not a good idea|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9387946.STEVEN_THOMPSON__Wheater_at_right_back_not_a_good_idea/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=28 November 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> But Grétar was called upon to the first team in November by Coyle and featured regularly in the right–back position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coyle plans a shake-up|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9423336.Coyle_plans_a_shake_up/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=16 December 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=It's so Gret to be back|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9435761.It_s_so_Gret_to_be_back/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=23 December 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> He scored in the 3–1 home win against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] on 21 January 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 3 – 1 Liverpool|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16559548|work=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Although he appeared in and out of the first as the 2011–12 season progressed,<ref>{{cite news|title=Defiant comeback kid Gretar won't lie down and die|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9488698.Defiant_comeback_kid_Gretar_won_t_lie_down_and_die/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=24 January 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS: Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9439205.TEAM_NEWS__Wanderers_v_Newcastle_United/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=26 December 2011|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson out|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9511621.Steinsson_out/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=3 February 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS – Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bolton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9625068.TEAM_NEWS___Wolves_v_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=31 March 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TEAM NEWS: Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9676992.TEAM_NEWS__Sunderland_v_Wanderers/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=28 April 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar finished the season, making the total of 26 appearances and scoring once in all competitions. |
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At the end of the 2011–12 season, Bolton were relegated and the club elected not to offer |
At the end of the 2011–12 season, Bolton were relegated and the club elected not to offer Grétar a new contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers allow 15 players to leave after relegation|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18091522|work=BBC Sport|date=15 May 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar acknowledged that he had little chance of staying at Bolton Wanderers when his contract was about to come to an end.<ref>{{cite news|title=Litlar líkur á að ég verði áfram|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2012/03/22/litlar_likur_a_ad_eg_verdi_afram/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=22 March 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> |
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===Kayserispor=== |
===Kayserispor=== |
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After considering taking his time over his next club,<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson considers next move|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7886214/Steinsson-considers-next-move|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 July 2012| |
After considering taking his time over his next club,<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson considers next move|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7886214/Steinsson-considers-next-move|publisher=Sky Sports|date=10 July 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> it was announced on 22 August 2012, Grétar signed a two-year contract with Turkish [[Süper Lig]] club [[Kayserispor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson'dan Kayserispor'a 2 yıllık imza|language=tr|trans-title=Steinsson signs for Kayserispor for 2 years|url=http://www.ntvspor.net/haber/gunun-haberleri/70725/steinssondan-kayserispora-2-yillik-imza|publisher=NTVSpor.net|date=22 August 2012|access-date=30 August 2012}}</ref> It came after when he passed his medical test.<ref>{{cite news|title= Gretar Rafn Steinsson kontrolden geçti|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gretar-rafn-steinsson-kontrolden-gecti-21278646|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=22 August 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Grétar made his Kayserispor debut on 1 September 2012, playing the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against [[Akhisar Belediyespor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Yenilmez armada|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/yenilmez-armada-21362428|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=2 September 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> A month later, on 7 October 2012, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win over [[Mersin İdmanyurdu]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kayserispor deplasmanda nefes aldı|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kayserispor-deplasmanda-nefes-aldi-21646207|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=7 October 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar played regularly in the right–back position until he suffered an injury during a 1–1 draw against [[Gaziantepspor]] on 18 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kayserispor'da, Sivasspor maçı hazırlıkları|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kayserisporda-sivasspor-maci-hazirliklari-21989710|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=22 November 2012|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Initially out between four and six weeks after surgery,<ref>{{cite news|title=Kayserisporlu Steinsson ameliyat oldu|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kayserisporlu-steinsson-ameliyat-oldu-22391156|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=18 January 2013|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar was eventually sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite this, he went on to make a total of 9 appearances and scoring once. |
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It was announced on 1 July 2013 that |
It was announced on 1 July 2013 that Grétar left the club by mutual consent, with a year left to his contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kayserispor, Steinsson ile yollarını ayırdı|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kayserispor-steinsson-ile-yollarini-ayirdi-23629158|publisher=Hurriyet|language=tr|date=1 July 2013|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Two months later, after failing to find a club, it was announced on 27 September 2013 Grétar announced that he had retired from football.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn leggur skóna á hilluna|url=http://fotbolti.net/news/27-09-2013/gretar-rafn-leggur-skona-a-hilluna|publisher=Fotbolti.net|language=is|date=27 September 2013|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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==Post-playing career== |
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Following his retirement, Grétar completed his studies on Football Management at [[Johan Cruyff Institute]] and holds the Level 5 (Technical Director) from the English FA. |
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Following his retirement, Steinsson helped former club his Bolton Wanderers sign [[Yannick Bastos]] in January 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yannick Bastos fixer Gretar Steinsson in line for Bolton Wanderers role|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/10980405.Yannick_Bastos_fixer_Gretar_Steinsson_in_line_for_Bolton_Wanderers_role/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=31 January 2014|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> Later that year, he completed his studies on Football Management and later re–join AZ Alkmaar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn heillaði forráðamenn Fleetwood|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/enski/2015/03/31/gretar_rafn_heilladi_forradamenn_fleetwood/|publisher=mbl.is|language=Icelandic|date=31 March 2015|accessdate=2 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.az.nl/nieuws/steinsson-keert-terug-bij-az/1|title=Steinsson keert terug bij AZ|publisher=AZ Alkmaar|language=Dutch|date=20 November 2014|accessdate=30 September 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929202555/https://www.az.nl/nieuws/steinsson-keert-terug-bij-az/1|archivedate=29 September 2017|deadurl=no|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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Two months after joining AZ Alkmaar, on 21 January 2015, Grétar returned to English football, being appointed as technical director at [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] of [[Football League One|League One]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fleetwood Town: Gretar Steinsson becomes technical director|url= |
Two months after joining AZ Alkmaar, on 21 January 2015, Grétar returned to English football, being appointed as technical director at [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] of [[Football League One|League One]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fleetwood Town: Gretar Steinsson becomes technical director|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30922755|work=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2015|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fotbolti.net/news/15-04-2019/hlutverk-gretars-hja-everton-hefur-staekkad|title=Hlutverk Grétars hjá Everton hefur stækkað|website=www.fotbolti.net|language=is|access-date=28 April 2019}}</ref> As a technical director, his role was to handle scouting, player recruitment and development for the club. He then joined [[Premier League]] club [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] in December 2018 as Head of Recruitment and Development. |
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On 2 July 2022, Grétar moved from a position as Technical Adviser to the [[Football Association of Iceland|Iceland FA]] and joined [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] as Performance Director.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/july/gretar-steinsson-arrives/| title=Grètar Steinsson arrives| work=Tottenham Hotspur| date=2 July 2002| access-date=23 July 2022}}</ref> |
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Steinsson later joined Leeds United in the role of Technical Director on 18 July 2023, following the club's takeover by [[49ers Enterprises]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/31690/update-on-football-department| title=Update on Football Department| work=Leeds United| date=18 July 2023| access-date=18 July 2023}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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After previously |
After previously playing for all the youth levels representing [[Iceland national football team|Iceland]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Fylgst með knattspyrnustjörnum framtíðarinnar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/1998/08/01/fylgst_med_knattspyrnustjornum_framtidarinnar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=1 August 1998|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ungmennalandslið Búlgara og Íslendinga eigast við í dag|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/frettir/2001/03/23/ungmennalandslid_bulgara_og_islendinga_eigast_vid_i/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=23 March 2001|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Grétar was called up for the senior team in February 2002.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fimm nýliðar til Brasilíu|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2002/02/27/fimm_nylidar_til_brasiliu/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=27 February 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Upon learning of his call up, he described it as a dream come true.<ref>{{cite news|title=Draumur minn síðan ég var lítill strákur|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2002/03/07/draumur_minn_sidan_eg_var_litill_strakur/|publisher=mbl.id|language=is|date=7 March 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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He made his debut in a March 2002 friendly match against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] as a substitute and scored after being only 17 minutes on the pitch, in a 6–1 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|title= |
He made his debut in a March 2002 friendly match against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] as a substitute and scored after being only 17 minutes on the pitch, in a 6–1 defeat.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brasilía tók íslenska landsliðið í kennslustund|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2002/03/08/brasilia_tok_islenska_landslidid_i_kennslustund/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=8 March 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> With his first appearance for the national side, Grétar become the third player from Siglufjörður to play for them.<ref>{{cite news|title= GRÉTAR Rafn Steinsson er þriðji...|url=http://www.mbl.is/folk/frettir/2002/03/09/gretar_rafn_steinsson_er_thridji/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=9 March 2002|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Three years after making his senior team debut, |
Three years after making his senior team debut, Grétar was called up to the senior team again.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ásgeir og Logi kalla á 18 leikmenn til tveggja leikja|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/03/14/asgeir_og_logi_kalla_a_18_leikmenn_til_tveggja_leik/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=14 March 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> His first appearance in three years came on 26 March 2005, in a 4–0 loss against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Króatar sigruðu Íslendinga 4:0 í Zagreb|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/03/26/kroatar_sigrudu_islendinga_4_0_i_zagreb/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=26 March 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Later that year, Grétar scored two goals against [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Íslendingar unnu frækilegan sigur á S-Afríku|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/08/17/islendingar_unnu_fraekilegan_sigur_a_s_afriku/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=17 August 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> and [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Búlgarar komnir í 3:2 gegn Íslandi í Sofia|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2005/09/07/bulgarar_komnir_i_3_2_gegn_islandi_i_sofia/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=7 September 2005|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> Three years later, on 20 August 2008, Grétar scored again, in a 1–1 draw against [[Azerbaijan national football team|Azerbaijan]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ísland gerði jafntefli við Aserbaídsjan|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2008/08/20/island_gerdi_jafntefli_vid_aserbaidsjan/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=20 August 2008|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> A year later, Grétar was appointed as captain for the first time, in a 2–0 loss against [[Macedonia national football team|Macedonia]] on 10 June 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar Rafn með fyrirliðabandið|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2009/06/10/gretar_rafn_med_fyrirlidabandid/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=10 June 2009|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ísland tapaði í hitasvækju|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2009/06/10/island_tapadi_i_hitasvaekju/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=10 June 2009|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> Grétar was featured four times out of the five matches for Iceland throughout 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lagerbäck: Veit hvað Alfreð getur og vildi sjá Eið og Grétar|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2012/08/15/lagerback_veit_hvad_alfred_getur_og_vildi_sja_eid_o/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=15 August 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Fyrsti sigur á Norðmönnum í 25 ár|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2012/09/07/fyrsti_sigur_a_nordmonnum_i_25_ar/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=7 September 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Glæsilegur sigur í Tirana|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2012/10/12/glaesilegur_sigur_i_tirana/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=12 October 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grétar líka kominn í leikbann|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2012/10/16/gretar_lika_kominn_i_leikbann/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=16 October 2012|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> |
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After becoming established in the side in 2005, Grétar played regularly and made 46 appearances, scoring 4 times.<ref>{{cite news|title=Byrjunarlið Íslands|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2006/09/02/byrjunarlid_islands/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=2 September 2006|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Árni Gautur og Gunnleifur valdir í landsliðið|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2008/10/02/arni_gautur_og_gunnleifur_valdir_i_landslidid/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=2 October 2008|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Fimm breytingar á landsliðshópi Ólafs|url=http://www.mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2009/05/26/fimm_breytingar_a_landslidshopi_olafs/|publisher=mbl.is|language=is|date=26 May 2009|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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While growing up, Grétar watched English Football since he was six years old.<ref>{{cite news|title=Legendary Icemen fire up Steinsson's ambition|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4199080.Legendary_Icemen_fire_up_Steinsson_s_ambition/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=13 March 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> In addition to Icelandic, he speaks English, German and Dutch.<ref>{{cite news|title=English rules in Reebok dressing room|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4693157.English_rules_in_Reebok_dressing_room/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=21 October 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> In addition to playing football, he also played badminton but realised that he had a "brighter future in football than in badminton".<ref>{{cite news|title=Players show off their rare talents|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4778968.Players_show_off_their_rare_talents/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=5 December 2009|access-date=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Gretar is married to Georgina Steinsson. They share three children Elma, Max & Luna. |
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While growing up, Steinsson began watching English Football since he was six years old.<ref>{{cite news|title=Legendary Icemen fire up Steinsson's ambition|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4199080.Legendary_Icemen_fire_up_Steinsson_s_ambition/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=13 March 2009|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> In addition to Icelandic, Steinsson speaks English, German and Dutch.<ref>{{cite news|title=English rules in Reebok dressing room|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4693157.English_rules_in_Reebok_dressing_room/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=21 October 2009|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> In addition to playing football, Steinsson played badminton as well but realised that he had a " brighter future in football than in badminton".<ref>{{cite news|title=Players show off their rare talents|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4778968.Players_show_off_their_rare_talents/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=5 December 2009|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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In June 2016, Grétar praised his country, Iceland, for its stable education on his Daily Mail Columnists.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Iceland and Bolton defender Gretar Steinsson says secret to Nordic country's success is its brilliant youth set-up|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3661176/Former-Iceland-Bolton-defender-Gretar-Steinsson-says-secret-Nordic-country-s-success-brilliant-youth-set-up.html|publisher=Daily Mail|date=26 June 2016|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> Outside of football, Steinsson worked for a football school, based in his hometown country.<ref>{{cite news|title=Steinsson tips Wanderers for Gretar things|url=http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4487513.Steinsson_tips_Wanderers_for_Gretar_things/|publisher=The Bolton News|date=11 July 2009|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Grétar Rafn Steinsson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1982[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Siglufjörður, Iceland | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back[3] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leeds United (Technical Director) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–1999 | ÍA | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | KS | 8 | (0) |
| 2000–2004 | ÍA | 76 | (11) |
| 2004–2006 | Young Boys | 21 | (3) |
| 2006–2008 | AZ | 61 | (7) |
| 2008–2012 | Bolton Wanderers | 126 | (5) |
| 2012–2013 | Kayserispor | 9 | (1) |
| Total | 301 | (27) | |
| International career | |||
| 1998 | Iceland U-17 | 7 | (0) |
| 2000 | Iceland U-19 | 4 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Iceland U-21 | 11 | (1) |
| 2002–2012 | Iceland | 46 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Grétar Rafn Steinsson (born 9 January 1982) is an Icelandic former professional footballer who played as a right back.[4]
Club career
[edit]Iceland
[edit]Born in Siglufjörður,[3] Grétar was spotted playing football when he was playing "seven-a-side football in the tiny fishing village" in his hometown, leading him to joining a youth team.[5] Grétar started his career with local team KS in Siglufjörður, where he was a student at the time.[6] before joining ÍA Akranes in 2000.
Grétar made his ÍA Akranes debut in the opening game of the season, in a 1–0 win over KF on 18 May 2000.[7] Until the end of 2000, he went on to make 13 appearances, while he was captain for the youth side.[8] His breakthrough in the first team attracted interest from European clubs, such as Heerenveen, 1860 Munich and Sheffield United.[9][10]
The following 2001 season saw Grétar establish himself in the first team. He started the season well, scoring three times in the first five league matches.[11][12][13] He later scored three more goals, including a brace against Valur on 13 August 2001.[14] His performances at ÍA Akranes earned him a two–year contract extension.[15] Grétar finished the season making 31 appearances and scored 7 times in the season while his club won the Icelandic title.[16] He was also awarded the Most Promising Player and Team of the Year at the ceremony.[17][18]
In the 2002 season, Grétar retained his place in the first team and scored on 29 May 2002, in a 3–1 win over Grindavík.[19] By the end of the 2002 season, Grétar had made the total of 31 appearances and scoring 2 times in all competitions.[20] After the 2003 season, during which he scored two goals 17 appearances,[21][22]
Young Boys
[edit]After Grétar could not agree on a contract with ÍA Akranes,[23][24] he moved abroad joining Swiss club BSC Young Boys on 24 July 2004, with the move taking effect the following January.[25] Upon joining the club, the length of his contract length was revealed as two years.[26]
Grétar made his Young Boys debut playing 22 minutes after coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Grasshoppers on 27 February 2005.[27] He scored his first Young Boys goal in his first start for the side, in a 1–1 draw against Basel on 17 April 2005.[28] This was followed by a goal in a 2–2 draw against St. Gallen.[29] He added his third goal for the club on 18 May 2005, in a 3–2 win over Grasshoppers.[30] By the end of the season, Grétar had made 15 appearances scoring three times.
In the 2005–06 season, Grétar became a first team regular for the side, making 8 appearances at the start of the season. He also scored in both legs against Lokeren in the UEFA Cup.[31][32]
AZ Alkmaar
[edit]It was announced on 31 August 2005 that Grétar signed for AZ Alkmaar as a replacement for Jan Kromkamp.[33][34]
Grétar made his AZ Alkmaar debut on 15 September 2005, starting the whole match in a right–back position, in a 5–3 loss to Krylia Sovetov Samara in a UEFA Cup Match.[35] He then made his league debut, coming on as a late substitute and played 6 minutes, in a 4–2 win over Ajax on 18 September 2005.[36] He then scored his first goal for AZ Alkmaar on 23 October 2005, in a 5–1 win over Willem II.[37] He scored again on 18 December 2005, in a 3–0 win over RKC Waalwijk.[38] Grétar scored again on 4 February 2006, in a 1–1 draw against Vitesse.[39] After missing out three league matches in March, due to international commitment,[40] Grétar scored on his return on 12 March 2006, in a 3–1 win over Willem II.[41] Despite being out of the first team on three occasions,[42][43][44] Grétar finished his first season at AZ Alkmaar, making a total of 28 appearances and scoring 4 times.
In the 2006–07 season, Grétar missed the start of the season, due to being on the substitute bench.[45] Despite this, Grétar managed to regain his first team place and scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win over Sparta Rotterdam on 14 October 2006.[46] After being featured in a handful of first team appearances in the first half of the season,[47] He scored again on 30 November 2006, in a 2–2 draw against Slovan Liberec.[48] His performance in December 2006 led him to be linked a move to Hearts, a move he described it as a "step backwards" on his career.[49] However, Grétar suffered a shoulder injury during a 2–1 win over Sevilla in a UEFA Cup match on 15 December 2006.[50] After the match, it was announced that Grétar would be out throughout the rest of 2006 but expects to return in the winter break.[51] After returning to the first team from injury in January,[52] he regained his defensive position in the first team before rested for a match against Utrecht ahead of a UEFA Cup match against Newcastle United.[53] In a UEFA Cup match against Newcastle United on 8 March 2007, Grétar scored in a 4–2 loss.[54] After the match, Grétar said that AZ would score two goals in the next leg, a prediction that he made turned out to be correct, as AZ went on to win 2–0 and subsequently saw the club go through to the next round.[55][56] After being out of the first team over suspension,[57] Grétar was featured in the KNVB Cup Final against Ajax, playing 120 minutes and scored in the penalty–shootout, as AZ went on to lose 8–7 as a result.[58] After injuring himself ahead of a match against FC Twente, resulting him missing out two matches,[59] Grétar featured in both legs in the Play–offs for the European place against Ajax but lost 4–2 on aggregate.[60][61] Despite this, Grétar finished the 2006–07 season, making the total of 45 appearances and scoring 3 times.
Ahead of the 2007–08 season, on 2 July 2007, AZ Alkmaar announced they had accepted a €3.5 million bid from Middlesbrough. Gareth Southgate had seen him as an ideal replacement for Stuart Parnaby.[62] After the bid was accepted, however, AZ backtracked, claiming the price wasn't high enough and requested Middlesbrough to raise their bid to £4m.[63] Instead, Middlesbrough turned their attention to Charlton Athletic right back Luke Young, who ended up making the move, ending Middlesbrough's interest in Grétar.[63] After a failed transfer move in the summer, Grétar continued to impress when he set up a goal for Ari, in a 4–0 win over VVV-Venlo in the opening game of the season.[64] Then, on 31 August 2007, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over Excelsior.[65] After suffering from a back injury that plagued since his international career in October,[66][67] Grétar made a return from injury for a match against N.E.C. Nijmegen on 3 November 2007, where he set up two goals, in a 4–0 win.[68] He then scored again on 30 December 2007, in a 1–0 win over Heracles Almelo.[69] Amid a transfer move to Bolton Wanderers,[70] He made his last appearance for the club on 13 January 2008, where he played 13 minutes, in a 6–1 defeat to Ajax.[71] By the time of his departure, Grétar made the total of 21 appearances and scoring 3 times.
Three months later, Grétar was given a farewell sendoff following an end to an AZ Alkmaar match.[72][73]
Bolton Wanderers
[edit]Despite signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract with AZ in November 2007,[74] Grétar signed for Bolton Wanderers on 16 January 2008 for a £3.5m fee.[75][76] Prior to the move, he had been linked with the club six years ago and was recommended then Manager Sam Allardyce by his compatriot Guðni Bergsson but he decided against signing him.[77]
Grétar made his debut, playing the whole game, against Newcastle United on 19 January 2008.[78] In a 3–2 loss against Arsenal on 29 March 2008, he set up one of the goals for Bolton Wanderers, but it was overshadowed when Abou Diaby made a studs-up tackle on Grétar, resulting him Diaby sending off.[79] After the match, he admitted to have avoid a seriously injury following a studs-up tackle from Diaby.[80] The club then found themselves in the relegation zone, but managed to avoid it when Grétar and the club won the remaining five matches by picking up win against Middlesbrough, a draw against Tottenham Hotspur, a win against Sunderland and a 1–1 draw against Chelsea to keep them up which could have also decided who won the Premier League title.[81][82] At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make 16 appearances for the side. His quick impact and performance at the club earned him praises from Gary Megson.[83]
In the 2008–09 season, Grétar started the season well when he scored his first goal for Bolton in the 3–1 victory over Stoke City on 16 August 2008.[84] Since the start of the season, Grétar continued to established himself in the first team, playing in the right–back position.[85] He then scored and set up one of the goals, in a 3–1 win over Middlesbrough on 22 November 2008.[86] After signing a four-year contract with the club in March 2009,[87] he then played a huge role for the side when he helped Bolton Wanderers push further into the top half of the table.[88][89] In the last but one game of the season, Grétar's goal in a 1–1 draw against Hull City confirmed Bolton's Premier League survival.[90] Despite missing out one game, due to suspension,[91] Grétar made the total of 39 appearances (37 appearances in the league) and scoring 3 times in all competitions.
In the 2009–10 season, Grétar found himself in a competition with new signing, Sam Ricketts over a right–back position and the club's decision to re-shuffle the defence.[92][93] Despite his limited playing time,[94] Grétar played in a midfield position against Portsmouth and played a key role, in a 3–2 win on 12 September 2009.[95] But by December, Grétar began to regain his first team place in the right–back position and was the outstanding performer for the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 28 November 2009.[96] The following month, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against Sheffield United in the second round of the FA Cup.[97] For the rest of the season, Grétar continued to feature in the first team under the new management of Owen Coyle, saying he's enjoying to play his tactics.[98] However, in a 2–0 loss against Everton on 20 March 2010, he was sent–off in the 70th minute for a professional foul on Yakubu.[99] After serving a match suspension, Grétar returned to the first team and regained his first team role for the rest of the season.[100] Despite suffering from an illness later in the season,[101] he went to finish the 2009–10 season, making the total of 31 appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Grétar went through a minor operation in Iceland following a pain on his knee.[102] Grétar continued to regain his first team place under Manager Coyle at the start of the season.[103] On 6 November 2010, he then scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.[104] He was named Sky Sports Team of the Week.[105] Shortly after being suspended,[106] Grétar, however, lost his first team place to in-form Ricketts.[107] It wasn't until on 26 December 2010 when he regained his first place in a 2–0 win over West Brom.[108] However, Grétar was sidelined from the first team on three occasions later in the season, due to injuries.[109][110][111][112] At the end of the 2010–11 season, Grétar went on to make the total of 26 appearances and scoring once.
Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Grétar was expected to feature in the first team.[113] He was featured in the first three matches before suffering a bruised foot.[114] Grétar was further sidelined in the first half of the season, due to competition from new signing, Dedryck Boyata[115][116][117] But Grétar was called upon to the first team in November by Coyle and featured regularly in the right–back position.[118][119] He scored in the 3–1 home win against Liverpool on 21 January 2012.[120] Although he appeared in and out of the first as the 2011–12 season progressed,[121][122][123][124][125] Grétar finished the season, making the total of 26 appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
At the end of the 2011–12 season, Bolton were relegated and the club elected not to offer Grétar a new contract.[126] Grétar acknowledged that he had little chance of staying at Bolton Wanderers when his contract was about to come to an end.[127]
Kayserispor
[edit]After considering taking his time over his next club,[128] it was announced on 22 August 2012, Grétar signed a two-year contract with Turkish Süper Lig club Kayserispor.[129] It came after when he passed his medical test.[130]
Grétar made his Kayserispor debut on 1 September 2012, playing the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against Akhisar Belediyespor.[131] A month later, on 7 October 2012, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–1 win over Mersin İdmanyurdu.[132] Grétar played regularly in the right–back position until he suffered an injury during a 1–1 draw against Gaziantepspor on 18 November 2012.[133] Initially out between four and six weeks after surgery,[134] Grétar was eventually sidelined for the rest of the season. Despite this, he went on to make a total of 9 appearances and scoring once.
It was announced on 1 July 2013 that Grétar left the club by mutual consent, with a year left to his contract.[135] Two months later, after failing to find a club, it was announced on 27 September 2013 Grétar announced that he had retired from football.[136]
Post-playing career
[edit]Following his retirement, Grétar completed his studies on Football Management at Johan Cruyff Institute and holds the Level 5 (Technical Director) from the English FA.
Two months after joining AZ Alkmaar, on 21 January 2015, Grétar returned to English football, being appointed as technical director at Fleetwood Town of League One.[137][138] As a technical director, his role was to handle scouting, player recruitment and development for the club. He then joined Premier League club Everton in December 2018 as Head of Recruitment and Development.
On 2 July 2022, Grétar moved from a position as Technical Adviser to the Iceland FA and joined Tottenham Hotspur as Performance Director.[139]
Steinsson later joined Leeds United in the role of Technical Director on 18 July 2023, following the club's takeover by 49ers Enterprises.[140]
International career
[edit]After previously playing for all the youth levels representing Iceland,[141][142] Grétar was called up for the senior team in February 2002.[143] Upon learning of his call up, he described it as a dream come true.[144]
He made his debut in a March 2002 friendly match against Brazil as a substitute and scored after being only 17 minutes on the pitch, in a 6–1 defeat.[145] With his first appearance for the national side, Grétar become the third player from Siglufjörður to play for them.[146]
Three years after making his senior team debut, Grétar was called up to the senior team again.[147] His first appearance in three years came on 26 March 2005, in a 4–0 loss against Croatia.[148] Later that year, Grétar scored two goals against South Africa[149] and Bulgaria.[150] Three years later, on 20 August 2008, Grétar scored again, in a 1–1 draw against Azerbaijan.[151] A year later, Grétar was appointed as captain for the first time, in a 2–0 loss against Macedonia on 10 June 2009.[152][153] Grétar was featured four times out of the five matches for Iceland throughout 2012.[154][155][156][157]
After becoming established in the side in 2005, Grétar played regularly and made 46 appearances, scoring 4 times.[158][159][160]
Personal life
[edit]While growing up, Grétar watched English Football since he was six years old.[161] In addition to Icelandic, he speaks English, German and Dutch.[162] In addition to playing football, he also played badminton but realised that he had a "brighter future in football than in badminton".[163] Gretar is married to Georgina Steinsson. They share three children Elma, Max & Luna.
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External links
[edit]- Grétar Steinsson at Soccerbase
- Career stats (in Dutch)
- Gretar Steinsson ÍA Akranes (in Icelandic)
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