Vignir Svavarsson

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Vignir.

Vignir Svavarsson
Personal information
Born	(1980-06-20) 20 June 1980 Reykjavík, Iceland
Nationality	Icelandic
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position	Pivot
Senior clubs
Years	Team
2000–2005	Haukar
2005–2008	Skjern Håndbold
2008–2010	TBV Lemgo
2010–2012	TSV Hannover-Burgdorf
2012–2014	GWD Minden
2014–2016	HC Midtjylland
2016–2019	TTH Holstebro
2019–2020	Haukar
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2016	Iceland	234	(261)
Medal record European Championship 2010 Austria

Vignir Svavarsson (born 20 June 1980) is an Icelandic retired professional handballer. He enjoyed his very long playing career which started in 2000. In 2005 he left Iceland to join the Danish club Skjern Håndbold. He has subsequently played for TBV Lemgo, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf and GWD Minden in the German Bundesliga and HC Midtjylland and TTH Holstebro in the Danish league and concluded his handballing career in Haukar. He was a player for many years of Iceland national team, captained them for Euro 2016.

He is tall, imposing sportsman and considered to be one of Iceland talents.

In July 2019, Svavarsson has signed a one-season contract until 2020 with the Icelandic top club, Haukar. There he started this professional career. This team has won the Icelandic Championship 11 times and participated in the EHF Champions League group phase 4 times. After season, Svavarsson ended his 20-year career.

International career

Vignir Svavarsson had a long career with Icelandic national team. He has played 234 caps during 16 years period until 2016, which he retired from international handball. Svavarsson is eleventh most capped nation player. He won a bronze medal at the European Championship 2010 in Austria. During his international career, he was selected for 4 European and 2 World Championships.