Ernst Elmar Geirsson (born 25 July 1948) is an Icelandic former professional

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who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Geirsson started at

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and later was successful in Germany with

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and

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International career

He made his debut for Iceland in 1967 and went on to win 23 caps, scoring two goals.

References

1948 births Living people Elmar Geirsson Elmar Geirsson Elmar Geirsson SV Eintracht Trier 05 players Expatriate men's footballers in Germany 2. Bundesliga players Men's association football midfielders {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub