Knattspyrnufélagið Fram (literally Footballclub Forward, known as Fram Reykjavík when competing in European competitions) is an Icelandic sports club, best known for its football division. It was founded on May 1, 1908 in Reykjavík.
Stadium
Fram play at the Laugardalsvöllur, with a capacity of around 10,000.
In 2005 it was relegated from the top division and played in the second tier for the 2006 season. Fram won the second tier championship in 2006 and finished 7th in Landsbankadeild in 2007. In 2008 Fram played their best season in many years when they finished 3rd in Landsbankadeild. In Europe, they are currently in a tie with Czech side SK Sigma Olomouc, the winner of which will play Scotland's Aberdeen in the third qualifying round. It also has a strong Handball division, and the men's team won the Icelandic championship in 2006.
Club honours
Fram has been the champion of Iceland a total of 18 times. These titles were won in:
1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1962, 1972, 1986, 1988 and 1990.
Iceland cup titles
Fram has won the Bikarkeppni a total of 7 times. These titles were won in:
1970, 1973, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1989.
Current squad
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| No. |
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Position |
Player |
| 14 |
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MF |
Hlynur Atli Magnússon |
| 16 |
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DF |
Björn Orri Hermannsson |
| 17 |
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FW |
Grímur Björn Grímsson |
| 20 |
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MF |
Alexander Veigar Þórarinsson |
| 21 |
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FW |
Guðmundur Magnússon |
| 22 |
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FW |
Ívar Björnsson |
| 23 |
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DF |
Jón Guðni Fjóluson |
| 26 |
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DF |
Jón Orri Ólafsson |
| 27 |
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DF |
Kristján Hauksson |
| 29 |
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MF |
Joe Tillen |
| 30 |
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GK |
Ögmundur Kristinsson |
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External links
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