1996
Teenager Makes Iceland Debut Alongside Father
Eiður Guðjohnsen comes on for his father Arnór during Iceland's friendly against Estonia, a memorable family moment in international football.
Football player and manager history
Eiður Guðjohnsen
Explore 25 football history records associated with Eiður Guðjohnsen, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1998
Bolton Move Revives Young Career
Eiður Guðjohnsen joins Bolton Wanderers after injury problems disrupted his early development at PSV Eindhoven, rebuilding his reputation in English football.
2000
Icelandic Striker Signs for Chelsea
Eiður Guðjohnsen leaves Bolton for Chelsea and begins a six-year spell marked by intelligent link-up play and prolific partnerships in attack.
2001
Hat-Trick Against Blackburn
Eiður Guðjohnsen scores three goals in Chelsea's Premier League victory over Blackburn Rovers, highlighting his technique and sharp finishing.
2005
Chelsea Win First Premier League Title
Eiður Guðjohnsen supplies inventive attacking play as Chelsea win their first league championship in fifty years under José Mourinho.
2006
Barcelona Recruit Iceland International
Eiður Guðjohnsen moves from Chelsea to Barcelona and adapts to the Catalan club's possession-based football as a versatile attacker.
2009
Champions League Trophy with Barcelona
Eiður Guðjohnsen is a member of Barcelona's treble-winning squad as the club defeat Manchester United in the Champions League final.