Breiðablik men's football
The Breiðablik men's football team is the men's football department of the Breiðablik UBK multi-sport club. It currently plays in the Úrvalsdeild karla, the top-tier men's football league in Iceland; they finished 2nd in 2018. The team is based in Kópavogur, a short distance south of Reykjavik.
History
Breiðablik's first competitive match was played on 12 June 1957, a 1–0 loss against Þróttur Reykjavík. After several years in the lower leagues, Breiðablik reached the top division for the first time in 1971.In recent years the Breiðablik men's team has established itself as a powerhouse in the Icelandic league, challenging regularly on all fronts. Throughout its history, the team has however been notorious for bouncing between the two top leagues in Iceland, being promoted and relegated on a regular basis. Since being promoted in 2005, and under the guidance of coach Ólafur Kristjánsson since 2006, the team has grown steadily and established itself as a real challenger in the Icelandic top flight. The team's first big trophy came with a win in the Icelandic Cup in 2009, followed by the team's first Úrvalsdeild title in 2010. The 2013 season is Breiðablik's 8th consecutive season in the top division, a club record.
Breiðablik took part in a European competition for the first time in 2010, facing Scottish Premier League side Motherwell in the Europa League. They lost the first leg 1–0 in Scotland, and lost by the same scoreline in the return leg, so they lost 2–0 on aggregate. A year later, Breiðablik faced Rosenborg in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, losing 2–5 on aggregate. The team won away from home in Europe for the first time with a 1–0 victory over Austrian side SK Sturm Graz in the 2013–14 competition.
With one of the best and largest youth facilities in Iceland, Breiðablik is almost entirely built on home-grown talent. Current Iceland internationals Gylfi Sigurðsson, Alfreð Finnbogason, Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson and Guðmundur Kristjánsson have come through the youth ranks in recent years and gone on to play professionally abroad.
Players
Current squad
As of 27 July 2020Out on loan
Player records
As of match played 1 January 2020 and according to official supporters site. Players in bold are still currently playing for Breiðablik.All-time appearances for Breiðablik
| # | Name | Career | Appearances | Goals |
| 1 |  Andri Rafn Yeoman | 2009–2019 | 331 | 20 |
| 2 | Olgeir Sigurgeirsson | 2003–15 | 321 | 39 |
| 3 | Arnar Grétarsson* | 1988–09 | 289 | 61 |
| 4 | Hákon Sverrisson | 1990–04 | 270 | 9 |
| 5 | Þór Hreiðarsson | 1967–81 | 266 | 76 |
| 6 | Elfar Freyr Helgason | 2008–present | 263 | 10 |
| 6 | Árni Kristinn Gunnarsson | 1998–10 | 255 | 19 |
| 7 | Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson** | 2003–16 | 252 | 18 |
| 8 | Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson | 2013–present | 252 | 0 |
| 9 | Finnur Orri Margeirsson | 2008–14 | 243 | 7 |
| 10 | Vignir Baldursson | 1975–88 | 228 | 14 |
- Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10
- *Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson played over two periods: 2003–11 and 2014–2016
Most goals scored for Breiðablik
| # | Name | Career | Appearances | Goals |
| 1 | Guðmundur Þórðarson | 1965–74 | 173 | 92 |
| 2 | Jón Þórir Jónsson* | 1985–99 | 201 | 85 |
| 3 | Þór Hreiðarsson | 1967–81 | 271 | 61 |
| 4 | Sigurður Grétarsson** | 1979–00 | 159 | 71 |
| 5 | Jón Ingi Ragnarsson | 1958–69 | 139 | 70 |
| 6 | Kjartan Einarsson | 1996–04 | 166 | 59 |
| 7 | Arnar Grétarsson*** | 1988–09 | 289 | 61 |
| 8 | Ívar Sigurjónsson | 1996–03 | 168 | 59 |
| 9 | Árni Vilhjálmsson | 2011–14 | 121 | 54 |
| 10 | Ólafur Friðriksson | 1971–79 | 156 | 54 |
- Jón Þórir Jónsson played over two periods: 1985–94 and 1998–99
- *Sigurður Grétarsson played over two periods: 1979–83 and 1998–00
- **Arnar Grétarsson played over two periods: 1988–96 and 2006–10
Notable players
| Nat. | Player | Date of birth | Current club | Position | International career |
 | Alfons Sampsted |  IFK Norrköping | Defender | 2019–present | |
| Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson | Breiðablik | Forward | 2019–present | |
| Willum Þór Willumsson |  BATE Borisov | Midfielder | 2019–present | |
| Davíð Kristján Ólafsson |  Aalesunds FK | Defender | 2019–present | |
| Árni Vilhjálmsson |  Kolos Kovalivka | Forward | 2017–present | |
| Adam Örn Arnarson |  Górnik Zabrze | Defender | 2017–present | |
| Oliver Sigurjónsson | Breiðablik | Midfielder | 2014–present | |
| Sverrir Ingi Ingason |  PAOK FC | Defender | 2014–present | |
 | Aron Jóhannsson | Hammarby IF | Forward | 2013–present | |
| Kristinn Jónsson | Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur | Wingback | 2009–17 | |
| Elfar Freyr Helgason | Breiðablik | Defender | 2011–present | |
| Alfreð Finnbogason |  FC Augsburg | Forward | 2010–present | |
| Gylfi Sigurðsson |  Everton | Midfielder | 2010–present | |
| Gunnar Örn Jónsson | retired | Midfielder | 2010 | |
| Guðmundur Kristjánsson | FH Hafnarfjörður | Midfielder | 2009–14 | |
| Arnór Sveinn Aðalsteinsson | Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur | Fullback | 2009–12 | |
| Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson | Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar | Midfielder | 2009–14 | |
| Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson | Burnley | Winger | 2008–present | |
| Guðmann Þórisson | FH Hafnarfjörður | Defender | 2008 | |
| Marel Jóhann Baldvinsson | retired | Forward | 2001–08 | |
| Kjartan Antonsson | retired | Defender | 2001 | |
| Þórhalldur Hinriksson | retired | Midfielder | 2000–01 | |
| Kristófer Sigurgeirsson | retired | Midfielder | 1994 | |
| Arnar Grétarsson | retired | Midfielder | 1991–04 | |
| Sigurjón Kristjánsson | retired | Forward | 1982 | |
| Trausti Ómarsson | retired | Midfielder | 1982 | |
| Ómar Rafnsson | retired | Midfielder | 1982–83 | |
| Ólafur Björnsson | retired | Defender | 1981–84 | |
| Sigurður Grétarsson | retired | Forward | 1980–92 | |
| Hinrik Þórhallsson | retired | Winger | 1976–80 | |
| Einar Þórhallsson | retired | Defender | 1976 |
Honours
League
Úrvalsdeild1. deild karla
- Champions : 1970, 1975, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2005
Cups
- Champions: 2009
- Runners-up : 1971, 2018
Icelandic Super Cup
- Runners-up : 2010, 2011
Club records
- Record League victory: 13–0 v HK, 1. deild karla 1999
- Record League defeat: 1–10 v ÍA, Úrvalsdeild 1973
European record
Club ranking
Correct as of 9 February 2014. The table shows the position of Breiðablik, based on their UEFA coefficient club ranking, and the four foreign teams which are closest to Breiðablik's position.| Rank 2014 | Rank 2013 | Mvmt. | Club | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2011–12 | 2012–13 | 2013–14 | Coeff. |
| 303 | 282 | −21 |  Honka Espoo | 1.275 | 0.860 | 0.800 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 3.935 |
| 304 | 279 | −25 |  Fredrikstad | 1.420 | 0.475 | 0.460 | 0.980 | 0.520 | 3.855 |
| 305 | 343 | +38 | Breiðablik | 0.250 | 0.575 | 1.275 | 0.250 | 1.500 | 3.850 |
| 306 | 357 | +51 |  Milsami Orhei | 0.425 | 0.425 | 0.350 | 0.950 | 1.675 | 3.825 |
| 307 | 322 | +15 |  Khazar Lankaran | 0.300 | 0.650 | 0.775 | 1.100 | 1.000 | 3.825 |