Bjarni Viðarsson

Bjarni Þór Vidarsson (born March 5, 1988) is a young Iceland football (soccer) playing for Everton F.C] as a midfielder. He has represented his country at under 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21 levels.

Club career

Vidarsson joined Everton from Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjörður in the summer of 2004. He has spent the majority of his time with the academy side and the reserves but now trains with the first team. He was an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James' Park in late February 2006. One month later he signed his first professional contract at Everton, signing a two year deal.

On 5th February 2007 he joined A.F.C. Bournemouth on loan for a month. Vidarsson was deployed not in his natural center midfield position, by manager Kevin Bond (footballer), but on the left of midfield. He scored one goal in his spell with Bournemouth before he was recalled by Everton F.C. because of an injury to Tim Cahill.

Trivia

- Bjarni is the brother of Icelandic international defender Arnar Viðarsson and Under 21 midfielder David Viðarsson.
- He is also son of icelandic footballer Vidar Halldorsson