Hörður Magnússon (often anglicized as Hordur Magnusson) is an Icelandic professional footballer who has played as a central defender for the Iceland national team.
- Full name: Hörður Magnússon
- Date of birth: 6 June 1993
- Place of birth: Reykjavík, Iceland
- Position: Centre back (central defender)
- National team: Iceland
Club career (high-level)
- Started his senior career in Iceland with Breiðablik.
- Moved to Italy and joined Juventus (including loan spells at Bari and Brescia).
- Later spells include clubs in England (e.g., Charlton Athletic) and Turkey (e.g., Akhisarspor, and other Turkish clubs), and a return to play in England and/or Scandinavia at various points in his career.
International career
- Made appearances for Iceland at youth levels before graduating to the senior national team.
- Represented Iceland in UEFA European Championship qualifying and major tournament squads; he was part of the Icelandic national setup during the period when Iceland rose to prominence in European football (including around Euro 2016 and subsequent qualification cycles).
- Accumulated multiple caps for Iceland as a defender, contributing defensively and occasionally in set-piece situations.
Playing style
- Strong, physical centre back with good aerial ability.
- Known for defensive positioning, tackling and ability to play a traditional central defensive role in back four or three.
Notes
- Spellings of his name vary in English sources (Hörður Magnússon, Hordur Magnusson).
- For the latest club affiliation, appearance and goal totals, or recent international status, refer to up-to-date club or national team sources as transfers and selections can change seasonally.