Íþróttafélagið Leiknir, commonly known as Leiknir Reykjavík, is an Icelandic multi-sports club. It is best known for its men's football team that plays in 1. deild karla, the second tier of Icelandic football, but also fields departments in Badminton, basketball, volleyball and karate.[1] The club was founded in 1973 and is based in Breiðholt, Reykjavík. In 2014 the men's football team placed 1st in the 1. deild karla and won a promotion to the Úrvalsdeild, however after just one season they were relegated to back to the first division. In 2021 they will return to the top flight having finished second in the 2020 season. Their home is Leiknisvöllur, where they have played since their early years. The club's motto is "Pride of Breiðholt".
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| Full name | Leiknir Reykjavík | ||
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| Founded | 17 May 1973 | ||
| Ground | Leiknisvöllur, Reykjavík | ||
| Capacity | 1,025 | ||
| Chairman | Arnar Einarsson | ||
| Manager | Sigurdur Heidar Höskuldsson | ||
| League | 1. deild karla | ||
| 2023 | 1. deild karla, 5th of 12 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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The club runs a youth setup in its district for children aged 6–18. The club is renowned for playing many homegrown players and developing young players.[according to whom?] Currently the majority of their players are homegrown.[citation needed]
Facilities edit
The whole Leiknir area is newly renovated and is in excellent condition. In 2008 the club opened its new facilities which replaced the old cabin that had served as the club's office and dressing facility since 1987. The current facilities are a 700 sq m club house, artificial turf with heat, main stadium and total of 4 practice grounds. One practice ground is called Þorsteins-völlur, named on 7 September 2012 in memory of 9-year-old Þorsteinn Björnsson, a former player of the youth department in Leiknir.
The club has access to a swimming pool and a gymnasium located next to the Leiknir area.
Men's football edit
Seasons edit
Support edit
The club's anthem is In the Ghetto made famous by Elvis Presley and is played before every home game.
Rivalry edit
Leiknir's main rivals are their neighbours ÍR. Leiknir and ÍR are the only football clubs in Breiðholt and they represent two different areas of the neighbourhood. Those games tend to be very interesting. The club's record against ÍR in more recent times is very favorable.
Honours edit
League edit
- 1. deild karla (1st Division)
- 2. deild karla (2nd Division)
- 3. deild karla (3rd Division)
- Runner up (1): 2003[4]
Cups edit
- Reykjavíkurmótið (Reykjavik Cup)
- Deildarbikarkeppni KSÍ – B deild (League Cup – B division)
- Winners (1): 2005[8]
Players edit
Current squad edit
- As of 11 September 2023[9]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Managerial history edit
| Name | Nationality | Years |
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| Pétur Arnþórsson | 
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1994–1996 |
| Magnús Pálsson |
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1996–1997 |
| Jóhann Gunnarsson |
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1999–2000 |
| Magnús Einarsson |
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2001–2003 |
| Garðar Ásgeirsson |
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2004–2006 |
| Óli Halldór Sigurjónsson |
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2006–2007 |
| Jesper Tollefsen | 
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2007 |
| Garðar Ásgeirsson |
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2007–08 |
| Sigursteinn Gíslason |
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2008–2011 |
| Zoran Miljković | 
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2011 |
| Willum Þór Þórsson |
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2011–2012 |
| Davíð Snorri Jónasson and Freyr Alexandersson |
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2012–2015 |
| Kristján Guðmundsson |
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2015–2016 |
| Kristófer Sigurgeirsson |
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2016[10]–2018 |
| Sigurdur Heidar Höskuldsson |
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2019– |
Basketball edit
Leiknir's basbasketball department was founded in 1992.[11] In October 2021, Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson was announced as the new chairman of Leiknir's basketball department.[12]
Men's basketball edit
Titles edit
Women's basketball edit
History edit
In March 2022, the team started a collaboration with Aþena basketball club to field a team in the women's second-tier 1. deild kvenna.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Leiknir Reykjavík – Stolt Breiðholts". leiknir.com (in Icelandic). Íþróttafélagið Leiknir. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "Úrslit – staða | Mótalisti | Mótamál | Knattspyrnusamband Íslands". Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Leikskýrsla: Leiknir R. – Víkingur Ó. – Knattspyrnusamband Íslands".
- ^ "Stakt mót – Knattspyrnusamband Íslands".
- ^ "Leikskýrsla: Leiknir R. – Valur – Knattspyrnusamband Íslands".
- ^ "Leikskýrsla | Mótalisti | Mótamál | Knattspyrnusamband Íslands". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Stakt mót – Knattspyrnusamband Íslands".
- ^ "Team roster". KSÍ official website. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Einarsson, Þórður (17 October 2016). "Kristófer Sigurgeirsson nýr þjálfari Leiknis" [Kitts Sigurgeirsson new training facility] (in Icelandic). Leiknir R. Archived from the original on 14 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Leiknir og Aþena gera með sér samkomulag – Senda lið í fyrstu deild kvenna". Karfan.is (in Icelandic). 31 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Ingvi Þór Sæmundsson (1 October 2021). "Brynjar Karl aftur heim til Leiknis". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ – 2. deild karla
- ^ Skúli Sigurðsson (27 April 2016). "Leiknir sigraði 2. deildina". Karfan.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 27 March 2021.