Brynjólfur Andersen Willumsson (born Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson; 12 August 2000) is an Icelandic professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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and the Iceland national team.

Club career

Coming through the youth ranks of Breiðablik, he played three seasons for the senior team and was a prolific Icelandic youth international. Internationally, he was a squad member for the

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. After being scouted by Kenneth Leren, he was signed by Norwegian side

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in March 2021. He made his

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debut in May 2021 against Molde. On 27 June 2024, Brynjólfur signed with

in the Netherlands for three seasons, with an option for fourth.

International career

Brynjólfur made his debut for the senior Iceland national team on 13 January 2024 in a friendly against Guatemala.

Personal life

Brynjólfur is the son of

Willum Þór Þórsson Willum Þór Þórsson (born 17 March 1963) is an Icelandic former Football (soccer), football player and manager and politician. From 2021 to 2024, he served as the Minister of Health (Iceland), Icelandic Minister of Health. From 2013 to 2016 ...

, a former football player and manager, current member of the

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and

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since 2021. He is the brother of fellow footballer

Willum Þór Willumsson Willum Þór Willumsson (born 23 October 1998) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Birmingham City and the Iceland national team. Club career BATE Borisov Willum signed with BATE Borisov in February 20 ...

, who plays for

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