Player Details

Name

Gudmundur Thórarinsson

Height

6' 0"

Weight

170 lbs

Date of Birth

4.15.1992 (32)

Birthplace

Selfoss, Iceland

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Central Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Left

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
Latest News
Latest News
NYCFC super-sub Gudmundur Thórarinsson could be an MLS Cup 2021 difference-maker

NYCFC super-sub Gudmundur Thórarinsson could be an MLS Cup 2021 difference-maker

PORTLAND – As many top-end players as New York City FC can call upon, they arguably wouldn’t have reached MLS Cup 2021 without their backup left back.
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What a ball! The best crossers in MLS, according to 2021 data

What a ball! The best crossers in MLS, according to 2021 data
MLS Idle: Soccer's Hidden Talents, Episode 4

MLS Idle: Soccer's Hidden Talents, Episode 4
Gudi Thorarinsson: NYCFC's full-time defender, world-class singer

Gudi Thorarinsson: NYCFC's full-time defender, world-class singer
NYCFC's Gudi Thorainsson pens inspirational song during coronavirus pandemic

NYCFC's Gudi Thorainsson pens inspirational song during coronavirus pandemic
Latest Video
Latest Video
Gudi Thorarinsson: "I think I was crying, I think I was laughing. It's just a big moment for everyone."
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Gudi Thorarinsson: "I think I was crying, I think I was laughing. It's just a big moment for everyone."
Gudi Thorarinsson on The Call Up Live
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Gudi Thorarinsson on The Call Up Live
Watch MLS in 15 from PHI vs. NYC | December 5, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from PHI vs. NYC | December 5, 2021
Watch MLS in 15 from NE vs. NYC | November 30, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from NE vs. NYC | November 30, 2021
Thunder strikes in Week 31 Goal of the Week! Vote for your favorite
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Thunder strikes in Week 31 Goal of the Week! Vote for your favorite
Every Goal Week 31: Cristian Arango Hat-trick, Wondo Strike, & More!
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Every Goal Week 31: Cristian Arango Hat-trick, Wondo Strike, & More!
Career Summary

Gudmundur Thórarinsson signed for New York City FC on January 28, 2020.  The Icelandic international, who played for Swedish club IFK Norrköping beginning in 2017, was featured 84 times in Sweden’s top division and scored four goals and added15 assists. 

2020: Gudmundur started seven regular-season games and played a further twelve matches from the bench, contributing one assist.

2016: Prior to joining Norrköping in 2017, Thórarinsson won the Tippeligaen and Norwegian Football Cup titles with Rosenborg BK in 2016. Thórarinsson has also played for Danish side FC Nordsjælland, Norwegian club Sarpsborg 08 FF and Ípróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja and UMF Selfoss in his native Iceland. He’s also made double-digit appearances across both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League tournaments.

2014: Thórarinsson made his debut for the Icelandic national team against Sweden in 2014 as a 21-year-old. He’s gone on to make five total appearances, and most recently played for the senior team in 2019.