Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson (born 28 March 1982) is a retired

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Career

He signed for

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, 2008 winner of the Norwegian

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in February 2010 after one week on trial. Stabæk manager

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was highly impressed by the strong left footed defender. After the 2012 season, he rejected having his contract renewed. He rejoined local team

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before the 2013 season. He made 21 caps for the

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* * 1982 births Living people Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Iceland under-21 international footballers Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Silkeborg IF players Stabæk Fotball players Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Danish Superliga players Eliteserien players Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Expatriate footballers in Norway Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Bjarni Olafur Eiriksson Association football defenders {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub