Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Striker Vidar Kjartansson Scores Historic Goals in Iceland
Vidar Kjartansson, once a striker for Maccabi Tel Aviv, has made a remarkable comeback in Iceland's third division football league. After a decade since he last scored in Israel's Premier League, Kjartansson has found renewed success playing for the club Selfoss, which he joined last winter.
This season, which runs from winter to autumn, Kjartansson has scored 30 goals in 20 matches across all competitions, setting a new single-season scoring record for Selfoss. His standout performance came about ten days ago when he scored five goals and provided an assist in a 6-2 victory over Fylkir. He also recently scored twice in a 3-1 win against Throttur Vogar.
Selfoss currently holds second place in the league and is well-positioned for promotion to the second division, with Kjartansson playing a significant role in the club's success. His resurgence in Icelandic football has brought him back into the spotlight after years of decline in his career.
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