Egil á Bø
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Egil á Bø is a Faroese
Faroese people
The Faroese or Faroe Islanders are a Germanic ethnic group native to the Faeroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins.About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countries, particularly in Denmark, Iceland and Norway....

 football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....

 who plays for EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...

 and the Faroe Islands national football team
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...

. Bø scored his first goal for the national team in a 3-1 defeat in Piatra Neamţ
Piatra Neamt
Piatra Neamț , , ; is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania...

 to Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...

. Egil á Bø was previously known as Egil Zachariassen, he changed his family name a few years ago.

Late Debut on the Faroe Islands National Team

Egil is the oldest ever Faroese international debutant, having played the first game for his country in an away friendly with Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...

 at the age of 34 years, 4 months and 18 days.

Club career

Egil á Bø has played for several Faroese football clubs:
  • 2005-2010 EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...

  • 2004 B36 Tórshavn
    B36 Tórshavn
    B36 Tórshavn or F.C. Tórshavn is a Faroese football club, based in the capital, Tórshavn...

  • 2003 EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...

  • 1999-2002 B36 Tórshavn
    B36 Tórshavn
    B36 Tórshavn or F.C. Tórshavn is a Faroese football club, based in the capital, Tórshavn...

  • 1996-1998 ÍF Fuglafjørður
    ÍF Fuglafjørður
    ÍF Fuglafjørður is a Faroese football club, based in Fuglafjørður. They play their home games at Fløtugerði. In the Faroe Islands, the team is only called ÍF.2006, 2007 and 2008...

  • 1995 NSÍ Runavík
    NSÍ Runavík
    NSÍ Runavík is a Faroese football club, playing in Runavík founded March 24, 1957. In 2003 NSÍ participated for the first time on a European stage.In 2007 the club won the Faroe Islands Premier League for the first time....

  • 1993-94 EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur
    EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...

  • 1991-92 Streymur

International goals

Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 14 November 2009 Stadionul Ceahlăul
Stadionul Ceahlaul
Ceahlăul Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Piatra Neamţ, Romania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ. The stadium, as well as the local football club takes its name from the Mount Ceahlău, located in the region. The stadium holds...

, Piatra Neamţ
Piatra Neamt
Piatra Neamț , , ; is the capital city of Neamţ County, in the historical region of Moldavia, eastern Romania. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Romania...

, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...

 
1-3 1-3 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 7
The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification UEFA Group 7 was a UEFA qualifying group for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The group comprised France, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Austria and Faroe Islands....


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