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Bjarni Felixson was born on 27 December, 1936 in Reykjavík, Iceland, is an Icelandic footballer (1936–2023). Discover Bjarni Felixson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

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Occupation Sports reporter, commentator
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1936
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Reykjavík, Iceland
Date of death 14 September, 2023
Died Place Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality Iceland

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Bjarni Felixson Net Worth

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1936

Bjarni Felixson (27 December 1936 – 14 September 2023), commonly known as Bjarni Fel, was an Icelandic footballer, sports reporter and commentator.

1956

From 1956 to 1968, Bjarni played for Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur.

Playing as a defender, he was not known as a great offensive threat and only scored two goals during his career.

1962

Nicknamed The Red Lion due to his red hair, he won six caps for the Iceland national team between 1962 and 1964.

He played for Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur for several seasons, winning the national championship five times and the Icelandic Cup seven times.

Following his playing career, he became a sports reporter and commentator for RÚV for 42 years.

1963

In 1963, all three brothers played together for Iceland in two games against England.

1969

In 1969, Bjarni was hired by RÚV as a part-time commentator for broadcasts of Premier League matches.

1972

In 1972, he was hired fulltime by RÚV where he stayed on as a sports reporter and commentator for 42 years and was the prime factor in bringing English football to the Icelandic audience.

He was at Hillsborough Stadium as a commentator during the Hillsborough disaster.

Bjarni's brothers, Hörður Felixson and Gunnar Felixson, both played with him on KR and the Icelandic national team.

1997

In a 1997 interview with Morgunblaðið, he stated that after scoring what ended being his last goal, the opposing goalkeeper muttered "I knew I should've retired last season".

2008

In 2008, a sports bar in Reykjavík was named Bjarni Fel Sportsbar in his honour.

Bjarni died on 14 September 2023, at the age of 86, in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he was to attend the funeral of Finn Heiner, the former head of sports of Denmarks radio.

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