Reynir Gísli Karlsson (27 February 1934 – 12 November 2014) was an

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and player. He managed the Icelandic men's national football team in 1967.

Playing career

A defender, Reynir played for Fram from 1950 to 1958. He played three matches for the Iceland national team from 1956 to 1957.

Managerial career

Reynir was the manager of several clubs in Iceland, including Fram, ÍBA,

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, and Breiðablik.

Titles

* 1. deild karla¹: 1970 ¹ The league was named 2. deild karla from 1955 to 1996

Personal life

Reynir was married to Svanfríður Guðjónsdóttir, the first woman to be a member of the board of

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. Their daughter, Ásta María Reynisdóttir, was a key player for the Breiðablik team that won 11

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and 4 Icelandic Cups from 1977 to 1995. Their son, Guðjón Karl Reynisson, played football for Breiðablik men's team and later managed the women's team.

References

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