Birkir Sævarsson is an international footballer who currently plays as a defender for National Team of Iceland as well as an Icelandic athletic club, Valur. The 33-year-old footballer has previously played for Brann and Hammarby.
Sævarsson has represented his national team at International Friendlies, World Cup Qualification, UEFA Euro Qualifying and EURO.
Birkir Már Sævarsson was born on November 11, 1984, in Reykjavik, Iceland. He grew up with his little brother, Aron Eli Sævarsson. Sævarsson belongs to white ethnicity and holds an Icelandic nationality.
In 2012, Sævarsson's market value was estimated at €750K while his current market value is estimated to be €400thousand. His current yearly salary is expected to be around €800,000 as of 2018.
Looking towards his Instagram account, Sævarsson is enjoying a fabulous and a remarkable lifestyle to indicate as he is seen spending his vacations at an expensive destination.
Sævarsson's net worth along with his assets and endorsement deals is estimated to be in the range of €600,000.
Sævarsson began his career as a member of the Valur. He then promoted to a senior team of Valur on May 13, 2003, from Valur U-19. He was the member of the team that won 2007 Urvalsdeild. Before leaving the club, he scored 2 goals in 66 appearances.
On July 21, 2008, Sævarsson moved to Norwegian side, SK Brann. Along with his team, he reached in the final of Norwegian Cup where the team lost 1-2 to Aalesunds FK.
In May 2013, Sævarsson renewed his contract with the team for next four-year. Later, he left the club in 2014 after making 168 appearances scoring 15 goals.
Birkir Sævarsson was transferred to Hammarby on January 1, 2015. He later named as the “newcomer of the year” by the voting system. He played 168 games and scored 15 goals before ending his career in a team.
On January 1, 2018, Sævarsson was transferred to his former club, Valur on a free transfer with a three-year contract.
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On June 1, 2006, Birkir Már Sævarsson made his international debut with the Iceland U-21 with whom he played 3 matches under the coach Luca Lukas Kostic.
On June 2, 2007, Sævarsson earned his first international cap in a European Qualifiers against Liechtenstein which was ended in a 1-1 draw.
After nine years, Sævarsson scored his first international goal against Liechtenstein. He has been capped 76 times for his national team scoring 1 goal since 2007.
He is supported by Ragnar Sigurðsson, Ari Skúlason and, Kári Árnason in the international games.
Sævarsson got married to his beautiful wife, Stefanía Sigurðardóttir whom he met at Laugarbatn High School.
The couple is blessed with two children, Sævari Zakaríasi and Viking Leo. His wife, Stefanía has two children named Hjörtur Smári and Thora Kolbrún from her previous relationship. The family of 6 currently live a blissful and happy life together.
His height is 1.87 m and his weight is 74kg
