Ragnar Sigurdsson had a strong performance against England, earning man of the match honors. As a center back for Iceland, he was effective defensively in controlling space, anticipating forwards, and intercepting crosses to limit England's chances. Offensively, he scored Iceland's first goal and nearly had another, showing ability in the penalty area. His consistent play and leadership helped Iceland advance past England in the round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2016 in France.

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UEFA EURO 2016 - FRANCE
ROUND OF 16 STAGE
ENGLAND VS ICELAND
INDIVIDUAL REPORT
RAGNAR SIGURDSSON

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27.06.2016 SQUAD
1 Hannes Halldórson
2 Birkir Saevarsson
6 Ragnar Sugurdsson
7 Johann Gudmundsson
8 Birkir Bjarnason
9 Kolbeinn Sigthórson
10 Gylfi Sigurdsson
14 Kári Árnason
15 Jón Dadi Bodvarsson
17 Aron Gunnarson (C)
23 Ari Skúlason
LINE UP SUBSTITUTIONS
18 Elmar Bjarnason
21 Arnor Ingvi Traustason
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Ragnar Sigurdsson
Background
Sigurdsson, a 30 years old center back from Iceland, plays currently at FK Krasnodar,
Russia.
With 60 games for his National Team, he was a starter in every Group A qualification
matches for this competition.
This season he played 40 games, averaging 71 minutes per game. Scored 4 goals and 2
assists.

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Defensive Behavior
Sigurdsson was named MVP of the Match due to his
consistancy, revealing no fear even in the final moments
when England was trying everything to score.
He was specially effective controlling and attacking the
spaces when England played between Iceland lines.
Well coordinated with Kári Árnason to control the diagonals
from England, making the switches properly.
He was exceptional in the anticipation of England’s forwards.

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Defensive Stats
Although he didn’t take many disarms, revealed good control attacking
the ball in the right moment, so it was his position that put him in the
spotlight.
Specially intercepting crosses, Sigurdsson ability to be in the right spot
helped Iceland to avoid the danger in closer areas from the goal,
forcing England to shoot from long range to bother Hannes Halldórson.

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Defensive Set Plays
Corners – Sigurdsson was in charge of controlling the
penalty zone . With a zonal marking, he was very
agressive on the ball – a common feature in Iceland
team.
Indirect Free Kicks – Sigurdsson controled the first post,
again, with zonal marking.

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Offensive Stats - Passes
Iceland went for a direct style of play, so the ball didn´t
circulated often through the defenders.
Despite this, Sigurdsson gave preference to the short
passes, specially for the line, having an accurate pass
and progressing collectively.

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Offensive Set Plays
In the Throw In, Sigurdsson is placed in the entrance
area, looking for the penalty area.
In the Corner, he is placed in the penalty area, moving to
the goalkeeper area.

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Offensive Stats – Shots
Sigurdsson was particularly effective in this chapter.
He scored the first goal with a good combination with his
sector teammate - Kári Árnason, searching for the space
in the back of the defender that was marking him.
He almost scored again with a bicycle kick, but got
stopped by Joe Hart.

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