Ari Freyr Skúlason
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Retired
👕200+ Apps
⚽50+ Goals
🎯50+ Assists
🏴100+ Caps
⏳Veteran
Market value
—
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
7
clubs played for
06/07
debut season
0.12
goals / match
GIF Sundsvall
top club · 160 apps
Career highs
€1.00m
peak value · 2017
€100k
top transfer fee · 20/21
7
best season · 17/18
108 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1987-05-14 · 5 players total
474Appearances
57Goals
62Assists
77Yellow cards
1Red cards
147Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Ari Freyr Skúlason |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1987-05-14 (39 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Citizenship |  Iceland |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 170.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2025-01-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | CAA Stellar |
Jan 2025
Transfer: Sylvia → Retired
24/25 · Transfer
Jan 2024
Transfer: Norrköping → Sylvia
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
2023 — IFK Norrköping
14 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2023
23/24 — IFK Norrköping
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2022
2022 — IFK Norrköping
27 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2022
22/23 — IFK Norrköping
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2021
2021 — IFK Norrköping
23 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2021
21/22 — IFK Norrköping
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Mar 2021
Transfer: KV Oostende → Norrköping
20/21 · Transfer · €100k
Jul 2020
20/21 — KV Oostende (-2024)
20 matches · 0 G · 4 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
19/20 — KV Oostende (-2024)
22 matches · 3 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
Transfer: KSC Lokeren → KV Oostende
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2018
18/19 — KSC Lokeren (-2020)
22 matches · 3 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2017
17/18 — KSC Lokeren (-2020)
37 matches · 7 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Odense BK → KSC Lokeren
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2016
16/17 — KSC Lokeren (-2020)
30 matches · 2 G · 5 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 — Odense Boldklub
29 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
14/15 — Odense Boldklub
31 matches · 2 G · 6 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2013
Transfer: GIF Sundsvall → Odense BK
13/14 · Transfer
Jul 2013
13/14 — Odense Boldklub
32 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2013
2013 — GIF Sundsvall
15 matches · 7 G · 4 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2012
2012 — GIF Sundsvall
28 matches · 4 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2011
11/12 — GIF Sundsvall
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2011
2011 — GIF Sundsvall
28 matches · 6 G · 5 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2010
10/11 — GIF Sundsvall
1 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2010
2010 — GIF Sundsvall
27 matches · 7 G · 7 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2009
09/10 — GIF Sundsvall
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
2009 — GIF Sundsvall
28 matches · 5 G · 9 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
08/09 — GIF Sundsvall
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
2008 — GIF Sundsvall
27 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2008
Transfer: Häcken → GIF Sundsvall
07/08 · Transfer
Jul 2007
07/08 — BK Häcken
6 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2007
2007 — BK Häcken
3 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Aug 2006
Transfer: Valur → Häcken
06/07 · Transfer
Jul 2006
06/07 — Valur Reykjavík
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2006
2006 — Valur Reykjavík
11 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2005
2005 — Valur Reykjavík
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jun 2005
Transfer: Heerenveen U19 → Valur
04/05 · Transfer
Feb 2003
Transfer: Valur Youth → Heerenveen U17
02/03 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €1.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
IFK Norrköping
5.9%
GIF Sundsvall
31.2%
BK Häcken
2.7%
Valur Reykjavík
3.9%
KV Oostende (-2024)
5.0%
KSC Lokeren (-2020)
25.7%
Odense Boldklub
25.5%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFK Norrköping | 6 | 2021 | 23/24 | 69 | 2 | 3 | 784 |
| GIF Sundsvall | 10 | 08/09 | 2013 | 160 | 31 | 30 | 4,125 |
| BK Häcken | 2 | 07/08 | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 360 |
| Valur Reykjavík | 3 | 06/07 | 2006 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 519 |
| KV Oostende (-2024) | 2 | 19/20 | 20/21 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 660 |
| KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 3 | 16/17 | 18/19 | 89 | 12 | 11 | 3,409 |
| Odense Boldklub | 3 | 13/14 | 15/16 | 92 | 7 | 10 | 3,382 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Svenska Cupen | IFK Norrköping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Svenska Cupen | IFK Norrköping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Svenska Cupen | IFK Norrköping | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Allsvenskan | IFK Norrköping | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Allsvenskan | IFK Norrköping | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Allsvenskan | IFK Norrköping | 23 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 784 |
| 2013 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 192 |
| 2012 | Allsvenskan | GIF Sundsvall | 26 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 766 |
| 2012 | Relegation Allsvenskan | GIF Sundsvall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 2011 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 28 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 412 |
| 2010 | Relegation Allsvenskan | GIF Sundsvall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 25 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 321 |
| 2009 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 28 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 454 |
| 2008 | Allsvenskan | GIF Sundsvall | 27 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,680 |
| 2007 | Superettan | BK Häcken | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Landsbankadeild | Valur Reykjavík | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 519 |
| 2005 | Landsbankadeild | Valur Reykjavík | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | JPL | KV Oostende (-2024) | 20 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Croky Cup | KV Oostende (-2024) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | JPL | KV Oostende (-2024) | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 660 |
| 18/19 | Croky Cup | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 18/19 | JPL | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1,494 |
| 17/18 | Croky Cup | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | JPL | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 26 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 561 |
| 17/18 | JPL Playoff II | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 240 |
| 17/18 | Jupiler Pro League playoff Europa League | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Croky Cup | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | JPL | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 23 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1,026 |
| 16/17 | JPL Playoff II | KSC Lokeren (-2020) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Superliga | Odense Boldklub | 29 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 820 |
| 14/15 | DBU Pokalen | Odense Boldklub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Superliga | Odense Boldklub | 30 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1,266 |
| 13/14 | DBU Pokalen | Odense Boldklub | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Superliga | Odense Boldklub | 30 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1,296 |
| 11/12 | Svenska Cupen | GIF Sundsvall | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Svenska Cupen | GIF Sundsvall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| 09/10 | Svenska Cupen | GIF Sundsvall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Svenska Cupen | GIF Sundsvall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | UEFA Cup | BK Häcken | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | UEFA-Cup Qualifikation | BK Häcken | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 06/07 | UEFA-Cup Qualifikation | Valur Reykjavík | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03 | 2003-02-21 | Valur Youth | Heerenveen U17 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-06-02 | Heerenveen U19 | Valur | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2006-08-15 | Valur | Häcken | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Häcken | GIF Sundsvall | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-31 | GIF Sundsvall | Odense BK | Transfer | 350000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-18 | Odense BK | KSC Lokeren | Transfer | 700000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-01 | KSC Lokeren | KV Oostende | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-03-31 | KV Oostende | Norrköping | Transfer | 350000 | €100k |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-12 | Norrköping | Sylvia | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-01 | Sylvia | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€150k
Peak€1.00m
Low—
Δ since start−€100k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €900k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €325k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €325k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #26034 | — | 9 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #25785 | — | 6 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #22414 | — | 10 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #3574 | #23 | 83 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Forsberg | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Robert Lundström | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasmus Falk | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oscar Jansson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Birkir Már Saevarsson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mehdi Terki | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gylfi Sigurdsson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Spelmann | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 7 | 25 |
| 2013 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 7 | 15 |
| 2011 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 6 | 28 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 9 | 28 |
| 2010 | Superettan | GIF Sundsvall | 7 | 25 |
| 14/15 | Superliga | Odense Boldklub | 6 | 30 |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | Senior debut season | |
| 07/08 | First senior goal | |
| 2013 | Goal #50 (career) |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 784 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 2013 | 15 | 192 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.88 |
| 2012 | 28 | 946 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.95 |
| 2011 | 28 | 412 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 2010 | 27 | 321 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.4 |
| 2009 | 28 | 454 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.19 |
| 2008 | 27 | 1,680 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 519 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
| 20/21 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 22 | 660 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 18/19 | 22 | 1,582 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 17/18 | 37 | 801 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 16/17 | 30 | 1,026 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 15/16 | 29 | 820 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 |
| 14/15 | 31 | 1,266 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 13/14 | 32 | 1,296 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 11/12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Superettan
99 apps
25 G
26 A
JPL
111 apps
10 G
15 A
Superliga
89 apps
7 G
10 A
Allsvenskan
117 apps
6 G
8 A
JPL Playoff II
13 apps
3 G
2 A
Croky Cup
6 apps
2 G
1 A
Svenska Cupen
12 apps
1 G
0 A
Relegation Allsvenskan
4 apps
1 G
0 A
UEFA-Cup Qualifikation
6 apps
1 G
0 A
Landsbankadeild
11 apps
1 G
0 A
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Who is Ari Freyr Skúlason?
Ari Freyr Skúlason is an Iceland professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Retired.
How old is Ari Freyr Skúlason?
Ari Freyr Skúlason is 39 years old. He was born on May 14, 1987 in Reykjavík.
What position does Ari Freyr Skúlason play?
Ari Freyr Skúlason plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Ari Freyr Skúlason play for?
Ari Freyr Skúlason currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Ari Freyr Skúlason scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Ari Freyr Skúlason has scored 57 goals in 474 appearances.