Aron Gunnarsson
Qatar Sports Club/M/
IcelandPlayer Info
Aron Gunnarsson is an Icelandic midfield legend and national team captain, a tireless box-to-box midfielder known for his leadership, tackling, and legendary long throw-ins. Currently with Al-Gharafa in Qatar, Gunnarsson's career peak came in England with Cardiff City, where he was a fan favorite for eight seasons, helping them win promotion to the Premier League in 2018. His relentless energy and passion made him the heartbeat of the team. On the international stage, he captained Iceland during their historic run to the Euro 2016 quarter-finals and their first-ever World Cup appearance in 2018. With over 100 caps, he is an icon in his country. Gunnarsson's style is defined by uncompromising commitment, making him one of the most respected Icelandic players of his generation.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/08/18
Thor Akureyri
Qatar Sports ClubSigned
2026/07/17
Al-Gharafa Sports ClubThor AkureyriSigned
2026/06/30
Al-Gharafa Sports Club
Free playerTerminated
2024/09/28
Thor AkureyriAl-Gharafa Sports ClubSigned
2024/08/05
Al-Arabi Sports ClubThor AkureyriSigned
2019/06/30
Cardiff CityAl-Arabi Sports ClubSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Qatar Sports ClubQAT Stars League2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
77
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
34
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
4
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
1