Gylfi Sigurdsson

Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson was born on 8 September 1989 in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. He began to play football in the youth system of his native town club Hafnarfjörður.

From 2003 Gylfi continued his training in the Iceland side Breiðablik academy. In the autumn 2005 he moved to England and played for the Reading youth team during three years.

In 2008 Gylfi Sigurðsson signed a professional contract with the English club, but still spent most of the time in reserve. The footballer failed to establish himself in the main team, took part only in 43 matches and scored 19 goals. Gylfi spent two years on loan in Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra.

In 2010 the Iceland footballer continued his career in German side 1899 Hoffenheim, where he made 36 appearances and netted nine goals.

In January 2012 Gylfi was sent on loan to Welsh side Swansea City till the end of the season so that he could get playing practice. Sigurðsson made a very successful start in the season with the debut in the FA Cup match. He was voted the Premier League Player of the Month according to the FA Cup results and became the first footballer from Iceland who achieved that honour. Gylfi went on to net seven times in 18 matches during his short loan spell.

Swansea agreed with Hoffenheim on his permanent transfer, but the player did not perform for the new club for long, as English side Tottenham Hotspur took an interest in the Iceland midfielder. On 4 July 2012, the club management officially announced the footballer had moved to Spurs. Two years later he switched for Swansea City.

From 2005 Gylfi Sigurðsson was capped for the Iceland national U17, U18 and U19 teams. From 2007 till 2011 he took part in 14 matches and contributed six goals for the national U21 squad. From 2010 Gylfi has been playing for the full national team.