Leiknir Reykjavík
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Íþróttafélagið Leiknir, commonly known as Leiknir Reykjavík, is an Icelandic multi-sports club. It is best known for its men's football team that plays in 1. deild karla, the second tier of Icelandic football, but also fields departments in Badminton, basketball, volleyball and karate.[1] The club was founded in 1973 and is based in Breiðholt, Reykjavík. In 2014 the men's football team placed 1st in the 1. deild karla and won a promotion to the Úrvalsdeild, however after just one season they were relegated to back to the first division. In 2021 they will return to the top flight having finished second in the 2020 season. Their home is Leiknisvöllur, where they have played since their early years. The club's motto is "Pride of Breiðholt".
Full name | Leiknir Reykjavík | ||
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Founded | 17 May 1973; 51 years ago (1973-05-17) | ||
Ground | Leiknisvöllur, Reykjavík | ||
Capacity | 1,025 | ||
Chairman | Arnar Einarsson | ||
Manager | Sigurdur Heidar Höskuldsson | ||
League | 1. deild karla | ||
2023 | 1. deild karla, 5th of 12 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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The club runs a youth setup in its district for children aged 6–18. The club is renowned for playing many homegrown players and developing young players.[according to whom?] Currently the majority of their players are homegrown.[citation needed]