Hörður Magnusson

Tall blond defender with a precise and powerful blow to his left foot was seen by agents of the Russian CSKA during the game for the national team of Iceland. Herdur Magnusson is young, full of energy, but has already gained experience of defending against the best strikers of modern football. From 2018, the young northerner will put on the uniform of CSKA Moscow.

Herdur was born in Requiavik on February 11, 1993. Little is known about the Icelander's early childhood years, magnusson has not yet had time to get to know journalists and tell fans the story of the family.

In the biography of a professional footballer, the stages of becoming a player's career are important. For the young defender, the sport began in his hometown at the Frama club. In the interview, the Icelander recalled the harsh climate of the country, which is not suitable for playing on the field.

Purposeful young man, in love with football, came an hour before training to warm up the snowdrifts and drive the ball, until the next snowfall began.

Hard work has paid off. At the age of 16, the young man joins the main team of "Frame" and holds six meetings with rivals in the top division of the country. It is noteworthy that magnusson took the position of a striker in the capital club, and the defender was seen later, after the transfer to Juventus, which changed the footballer's life.

In 2011, the young then-forward earned the attention of the italian Juventus agents. The young man was first loaned to Turin, and six months later he signed a contract and went to warm Italy, where he got a chance to be on the same pitch with the stars of modern football.

It was the coach of Juventus who saw the defender's ability in a stalwart, reliable player (the Icelander's height is 190 cm, the weight is 81 kg). Herdur admitted that the club studied defense with "superforwards" such as Alessandro Del Piero, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Llorente, Vincenzo Jaquinta, Luca Toni.

Not only on the pitch, but also outside the defender came close to the newly arrived paul Pogba. Friends spent their free time playing on the console and just enjoying the free of football hours.

Realizing that it is difficult for a young inexperienced player to get into the italian club's main squad, Herdur went to play his skills on loan. The defender spent the 2013/2014 season at Spice, followed by Cesena.

In the summer of 2016, Bristol City bought Herdur from Juve. The transfer amounted to 2.1 million euros. In the first season the club failed to show itself in the Champions League, almost flying out of the list. The following year the club was in 11th place in the championship table.

But the team excelled in the English League Cup, beating the Red Devils from Manchester United. Herdur Magnusson remembers with excitement and delight a meeting with a legendary opponent on the field. After the match, thousands of Bristol fans and fans jumped onto the pitch to congratulate their idols.

A talented player in the national team of the country was different. The beginning of the international career is laid at the youth and then at the youth level. His debut for the adult national team took place for the defender on November 12, 2014 in a friendly match against Belgium. Unfortunately for the northerners, the meeting ended in a 3-1 defeat.

Later, the young defender was included in the national team's bid for the 2016 European Championship, which was a breakthrough for Iceland. However, Magnusson could not get out on the pitch then, and the player watched the development from the bench. But at the World Championships in Russia, Herdur got an opportunity to excel both in qualifying matches and in the main tournament.

It is worth noting that the Icelandic footballer was loved by the fans of Bristol and the national team. For his attractive appearance, the player received a good nickname "Blonde".

The coaching staff appreciates the player for his speed, versatility on the field and reliability in defense, which can easily go on the offensive to the opponent's goal.

Worked out a kick from the left foot, precise sheds and corners, successful rebounds of the ball and desperate hard struggle on the field brought a lot of problems to the opponents of the Icelandic footballer. More often Magnusson takes the position of left-back, although he can perform closer to the center.

In ordinary life, the Icelander is sociable and good-natured. He is sympathetic to fans who adore the blond tall northerner.

Herdur has a good sense of humor and likes to poke fun at his clubmates. Going to the 2018 World Cup, the Icelander dreamed of being in the group with the Argentine national team to meet on the field with former teammate Paulo Dybala. On his Twitter page, the defender sent the Argentine a joke about how eager he is to meet him.

In general, The personal life of Herdur Magnusson is hidden from the attentive public. To be more precise, the young man does not share details. Although on the page in "Instagram" regularly appear photos of the footballer with a smiling dark-haired girl. The couple visit bowling alleys, restaurants, spend swells together and shows warm feelings.

Iceland failed to repeat the success of Euro 2016 at the 2018 World Cup. However, for Herdur Magnusson the trip to Russia was successful, and soon the Icelander will move to Moscow for a permanent residence.

As it became known from the agent of the footballer and according to the official statements of the parties, the defender signs a contract with CSKA Moscow. The transfer cost the "armymen" almost 3 million euros. The Icelander is expected to spend four years with the club.

Herdur himself was delighted with the move, noting that in Russia he wanted to be in the CSKA team. On his Twitter page, the footballer said goodbye to England and thanked fans and club colleagues for their time together.

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