Overview

Kolbeinn Sigþórsson (born 14 March 1990 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is a professional footballer who plays as a central striker. During his career he has represented clubs in Iceland, the Netherlands and France and has been a regular selection for the Iceland national football team. He is widely recognized in Icelandic football circles for his role as a target forward and for contributing during a period when Iceland rose in international prominence.

Club career

Kolbeinn began his football development with local clubs in Iceland before moving abroad. His senior career includes spells at Dutch clubs and at a French top‑flight team. Notable teams in his career include AZ Alkmaar, AFC Ajax (and its reserve side), and FC Nantes. He has also played for Icelandic clubs such as Knattspyrnufélagið Víkingur and Handknattleiksfélag Kópavogs early in his career.

Playing style and characteristics

Kolbeinn is primarily a centre‑forward. He is known for his physical presence in the penalty area, aerial ability, and a forward’s instinct for positioning. Throughout his career managers have used him as a focal point in attack — to hold up play, connect with wide forwards, and finish chances inside the box. Like many professional strikers, his performances have depended on form, fitness and the tactical set‑up of his team.

International career and UEFA Euro 2016

Sigþórsson has been capped by Iceland and was included in the squad for UEFA Euro 2016, the tournament that marked Iceland’s first appearance at a major international finals and saw the team reach the quarter‑finals. He has been part of the generation that contributed to Iceland’s rapid rise in international football during the 2010s, appearing in qualifying campaigns and friendlies that helped raise the country’s profile.

Notable facts and context

  • Kolbeinn’s career has included transfers between domestic and international clubs and periods of both regular playing time and injury‑related absence.
  • He has played for both first teams and reserve sides, including Jong Ajax, reflecting the pathways used by many players adapting to different leagues and levels.
  • His name is often mentioned when discussing Iceland’s forward options across the last decade, alongside other Icelandic players who emerged as the national team improved its results.

For summaries and statistics maintained by clubs and national associations, see official team pages and player profiles maintained by football organizations and media outlets covering Icelandic and European football. General information on Icelandic football and players can be found through resources on Icelandic football and the national team’s official channels.