Dagný Brynjarsdóttir
A versatile and commanding Icelandic midfielder whose leadership and goal-scoring prowess made her a cornerstone for both club and country.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Icelandic footballer·Birthday: August 10·Millennials
Biography
Dagný Brynjarsdóttir carries the fierce spirit of Icelandic football in her play. Standing tall in midfield, she combines a physical presence with a sharp tactical mind and a surprising knack for arriving in the box at the perfect moment. Her career is a map of top-level women's football, starting at home with Selfoss before a standout collegiate stint at Florida State University honed her game. She took a bold leap to the NWSL's Portland Thorns, where she lifted a championship, before testing herself in Europe's elite with Bayern Munich. A return to the Thorns and a spell with West Ham United in England followed, all while she remained an indispensable fixture for the Icelandic national team. Brynjarsdóttir's game isn't defined by flashy dribbles, but by intelligent positioning, relentless work rate, and crucial goals—often with her head—that have decided big games for every team she's represented.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Dagný was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dagný Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Dagný's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NWSL Championship with the Portland Thorns in 2017, contributing as a key midfielder.
- Earned over 100 caps for the Iceland women's national football team, serving as a veteran leader.
- Played professionally in three major leagues: the NWSL (USA), Frauen-Bundesliga (Germany), and the FA WSL (England).
Did You Know?
She is one of the few Icelandic players to have won a major club championship in the United States (NWSL).
Brynjarsdóttir played collegiate soccer at Florida State University, helping the Seminoles reach the NCAA tournament.
Her father, Brynjár Kristjánsson, was a professional footballer in Iceland, making football a family tradition.
“I always want to be the player who steps up when the team needs a goal.”
