So let's get to know Iceland's keeper Hannes Þór Halldórsson (Hannes Halldorsson)'s Football career, bio, and net worth.
The multi-talented goalkeeper, and a director known for coca-cola ad earn about €7000 as a weekly wage from his current club which sums up to pocket him around €350,000 per year. This doesn't include the bonus amount and other incentives.
Halldórsson might earn about €350,000 from his current club. He is a popular figure in Iceland so he might also have endorsement deals with products companies including Nike. So, he is expected to make more is a year as a football star.
The football career is not the only source of his earning. Besides, Halldórsson is also a director and is popular for the direction of Coca-cola ad for the market of his country and World Cup. The ad is said to be the most expensive ad produced in Iceland and might have earned him a huge amount.
The Icelander Hannes played club football in Iceland for Leiknir, Afturelding, Stjarnan, Fram, and KR before signing any international contract outside his own counter.
On 28 March 2012, Hannes joined Norwegian club SK Brann on loan, after the club's first choice Piotr Leciejewski was injured. Later, in December 2013, Hannes joined Norwegian club Sandnes Ulf. In 2015, Halldórsson penned a two-year contract with Dutch Eredivisie club NEC. A year later, On 15 July 2016, Randers FC, a Danish club signed Hannes for three years starting from 2016.
Hannes in 2011 made his international debut for Iceland in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Cyprus. Hannes has appeared in all twelve World Cup qualifiers for Iceland till 2014. As a first choice keeper, Hannes played the Euros for Iceland and was selected in 23 men squad for Iceland in May 2018. On 16 June 2018, Hannes proved his expertise by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in Iceland's first World Cup match ending the first ever WC match in 1–1 draw. He was named the man of the match for his performance against Argentina.
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Other than having a good football career, Hannes also works as a film director. One of his songs has made its way to Eurovision Song Contest 2012. Hannes plans to return to the direct business with his former employer at SagaFilm after he retires from football.