Sif Atladóttir
Encyclopedia
Sif Atladóttir is an Iceland
ic football player
, who currently plays for 1. FC Saarbrücken
.
to German side 1. FC Saarbrücken
.
and competed in UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
, former captain and coach of the men's national team.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic football player
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who currently plays for 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken (women)
In 1997 the women's football team of VfR 09 Saarbrücken left VfR to join 1. FC Saarbrücken. The team has recently achieved promotion to the Bundesliga. Their greatest success was an appearance in the 2008 cup final where they lost 1–5 to 1. FFC Frankfurt....
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Career
She joined from Icelandic club ValurValur
Knattspyrnufélagið Valur is an Icelandic athletic club based in Reykjavík, Iceland. One of Iceland's most prolific clubs it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2011. The club is situated close to the city centre, in the traditional east side of town, at the old farmgrounds of Hlíðarendi...
to German side 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken (women)
In 1997 the women's football team of VfR 09 Saarbrücken left VfR to join 1. FC Saarbrücken. The team has recently achieved promotion to the Bundesliga. Their greatest success was an appearance in the 2008 cup final where they lost 1–5 to 1. FFC Frankfurt....
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International career
Atladóttir is currently part of Icelands national teamIceland women's national football team
The Iceland women's national football team represents Iceland in international women's football. It is currently ranked as the 15th best national team in the world by FIFA...
and competed in UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
Personal life
She is the daughter of Atli EðvaldssonAtli Eðvaldsson
Atli Eðvaldsson is a former Icelandic footballer who played as a midfielder. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential players to come from Iceland. After retiring he became a well-known manager....
, former captain and coach of the men's national team.