Daði Lárusson (born 19 June 1973) is an Icelandic former

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who played as a

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International career

Lárusson made his debut for

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only at the age of 32 in an October 2005 friendly match against

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, coming on as a substitute for another veteran, 34-year-old Kristján Finnbogason. He has been

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three times.

References

* * * 1973 births Living people Men's association football goalkeepers Dadi Larusson Dadi Larusson Dadi Larusson Jacksonville Cyclones players Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub