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5. Eidur Gudjohnsen (FWD/CAM, Iceland)

Gudjohnsen is still going strong at the age of 37

The only Iceland player in the Euros whose name does not end with ‘son’, Gudjohnsen is a legend of the game. After making a memorable debut for Iceland in 1996 (by replacing his father Arnor Gudjohnsen as a second half substitute), he is still representing the Nordic nation twenty years later.

Having played for legendary clubs like FC Barcelona and Chelsea for a combined total of nine years, Gudjohnsen has tremendous experience of playing football at the highest level. Pretty tall for an attacking midfielder (6 ft 1 inch), Eidur relies more on his physical abilities to push past defenders.

His passing is impeccable and can cross using both feet. He has a brilliant right foot and is lethal during one on one situations. He is a calm and composed player, an attribute which we seldom see in today’s generation of players. Possessing a variety of attributes, Gudjohnsen will suit the Indian Super League perfectly.