Samúel Kári Friðjónsson
Stjarnan Gardabaer/M/
IcelandPlayer Info
Samúel Kári Friðjónsson is an Icelandic central midfielder currently plying his trade with Úrvalsdeild club Stjarnan. The 30-year-old is a technically gifted player known for his vision, passing range, and ability to dictate the tempo of a game from deep positions. His career path took him from the Icelandic youth system to a notable spell in England with Reading, where he progressed through the academy and made his professional debut. He later gained experience in the Danish Superliga with AGF Aarhus and Viborg FF before returning to Iceland to join Stjarnan. Friðjónsson has also been a regular for the Icelandic national team, earning caps and contributing to their continued presence as a competitive European side following their famous Euro 2016 run. His club honors include domestic cup victories in Iceland. A composed and intelligent midfielder, Friðjónsson is the type of player who connects defense and attack with simple, effective football, making him a crucial component for both his club and country.
Overview
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Transfer History
2026/04/22
Stjarnan Gardabaer
Valur ReykjavikSigned
2025/02/05
Free playerStjarnan GardabaerSigned
2024/06/30
Atromitos AthensFree playerTerminated
2022/08/29
VikingAtromitos AthensSigned
2020/10/04
SC Paderborn 07VikingSigned
2020/01/17
Vålerenga Fotball EliteSC Paderborn 07400000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Stjarnan GardabaerBesta-deild karla2025
Matches
Games Played
21
Games Started
19
Minutes Per Game
1620
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
17
Accurate Passes Per Game
720
Key Passes Per Game
21
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
86
Accurate Crosses Per Game
14
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
34
Interceptions Per Game
17
Clearances Per Game
89
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
5
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
17
Be Fouled Per Game
26