Herdur Magnusson: life, biography and career

Herdur Magnusson is a promising young defender who has recently become quite play for CSKA Moscow. Despite the fact that the team he joined just this summer, he had already played 7 matches in the Premier League. Many consider him a talented young man, and therefore stands now pay a little more attention to the life and career Magnusson.

The Early Years

Herdur born February 11, 1993 in the capital of Iceland - Reykjavik. From childhood he was fond of football, but because he was sent to school at the FC "Fram". Herdur Magnusson was so in love with this sport that always come in an hour before your workout. He shoveled snow drifts and drove the ball until the next snowfall begins.

His hard work, of course, brought to fruition. When Magnusson Herduru was 16 years old, the young man went into the main part of the club, "Fram". As many as 6 games he spent in the top flight, playing as a striker.

Then he became interested in "Juventus" - one of the best European clubs. Of course, the young man agreed. No wonder, since the shuttle has changed his life.

Moving to Italy

"Juventus" it saw the defender. The coach of the Italian club decided that this is the ideal position for such a tall, reliable player. And learn the young man was who. For example it became Luca Toni, Alessandro Del Piero, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente.

"Juventus" football Herdur Magnusson fast friends with Paul Pogba. They agreed not only on the pitch but also outside it. Young people have become great friends - often spent time together in a friendly played in the console. Icelander understood that the basis for it is not there. And so I went for game time for rent. Season he spent in the "Spices" (20 games), then another year at the club, "Cesena" (39 matches).

In fact, "Juventus" football Herdur Magnusson spent three years, but never once did not come out on the field. Perhaps the situation would have been different, but in 2016 a young man bought "Bristol City" of 2, 1 million euros.

A career in England

Young dreaming of FIFA championships Herdur Magnusson started his season in the Premier League. Yes, in the previous year "Bristol City" almost flew out of the major league, but with the new Icelandic defender came on 11th place.

Moreover, he was able to circumvent the "Manchester United" in the English League Cup. Herdur with great trepidation and excitement remembers that meeting, when he played against the legendary club. That victory was really phenomenal - after the end of the game thousands of fans ran onto the field to congratulate the "Bristol City".

The young man is very fond of the fans, "Bristol". For his good looks defender was good nickname blonde who stayed with him.

Moving to Russia

In the summer of 2018 there were rumors that soon the boy will join CSKA composition. Herdur Magnusson really long pondered over the offer of the Moscow club. He signed a contract until 2022.

In an interview, he openly shared that it was a very quick decision in his life. Herdur admitted he could not refuse such a well-known, large-scale club. Before that, he spoke with compatriots, played for the Russian team, and he knew how flattering they speak of CSKA. However, an Icelander and he watched the early childhood team, much knows about it. Herdur also said that his goal in Moscow club - to win a place in the starting lineup. The dream was realized in his debut - he spent on the field for 90 minutes.

After the game Herdur was very impressed, but in an interview said that for some time it will take to adapt to the total halt. Icelanders have to get used to the team-mates, their style of play, to the atmosphere as a whole. But physically he is in great shape. Magnusson trained hard even on vacation.

In the national team of Iceland

In the national team Herdura Magnusson caused since 2009. First, of course, he played for the youth team. For the adult national team he made his debut in 2014, 12 November. It was a friendly match with Belgium. Unfortunately, he ended a defeat for Iceland with the score 3: 1.

A little later, the young man involved in the application team at Euro 2016. It was a breakthrough for Iceland. But Magnusson was not lucky - he did not come out on the field then never. I had to follow the developments from the bench.

But at the World Cup in Russia, he was able to prove himself. Herdur played not only in the qualifying matches of qualifying, but in the main tournament.

So far, the defender played for his national team 19 meetings and scored 2 goals.

Style Games

Distinctive features Herdura may be mentioned its high speed and versatility in the field. He is a reliable defender who can at any time go on the offensive and put in a gate of contenders beautiful goal. He also has a very precise angular and awnings, the exhaust blow with his left foot, the ball rebounds clear. And of course, it is always desperately struggling on the field, as if every last regular match.

The young man feels comfortable at any position, but prefers to stay closer to the left, occasionally speaking to the center.

Life

This I would like to tell in the end. About his personal life Herdura Magnusson Not much is known. He has a girlfriend, met in the days when he played in the "Bristol City". Pretty, dark-haired lady is a fashion stylist, she is also a native of Iceland, from Akranes.

That's all the information. And let a bit of information, but in the "Instagrame" football player often puts their joint photo. The last picture was taken at the end of July. Joint personnel from Russia yet was not, apparently, she had not yet decided to visit the young man. Whatever it was, you should wish to save the couple happiness and feelings at a distance.