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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (191 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Faroe Islands international
- Imposing frame
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Gunnar Nielsen profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
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Faroe Islands
- Date of birth
- 07 Oct 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- G. Nielsen
Gunnar Nielsen recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
San Marino vs Faroe Islands
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Faroe Islands vs Kazakhstan
|
International Friendly | 18 Nov 2025 | 1 – 0 |
Croatia vs Faroe Islands
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Nov 2025 | 3 – 1 |
|
Faroe Islands vs Czechia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 – 1 |
|
Faroe Islands vs Montenegro
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 09 Oct 2025 | 4 – 0 |
|
Faroe Islands vs Kazakhstan
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Moldova vs Faroe Islands
|
UEFA Nations League | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Faroe Islands vs Slovakia
|
UEFA Nations League | 02 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands
|
UEFA Nations League | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovakia vs Faroe Islands
|
UEFA Nations League | 13 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Gunnar Nielsen transfer history (18 moves)
Hafnarfjordur
Free player
Stjarnan Gardabaer
Hafnarfjordur
Free player
Stjarnan Gardabaer
Motherwell
Free player
Silkeborg
Motherwell
Free player
Silkeborg
Manchester City
Free player
Tranmere Rovers
Manchester City
Manchester City
Tranmere Rovers
Wrexham
Manchester City
Manchester City
Wrexham
Blackburn Rovers
Manchester City
Motherwell
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Motherwell
BK Frem
Blackburn Rovers
GI Gota
BK Frem
BK Frem
GI Gota
HB Torshavn
BK Frem
Faroe Islands national team
About Gunnar Nielsen
Gunnar Nielsen is a 39-year-old Faroe Islands professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 07 October 1986 in Faroe Islands, Gunnar Nielsen has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Gunnar Nielsen stands 191 cm tall and weighs 89 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Faroe Islands national team fixtures are played, Gunnar Nielsen's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Faroe Islands vs Kazakhstan in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: San Marino 1-2 Faroe Islands in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Gunnar Nielsen hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Gunnar Nielsen
What team does Gunnar Nielsen play for?
Gunnar Nielsen's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Gunnar Nielsen play?
Gunnar Nielsen plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Gunnar Nielsen?
Gunnar Nielsen was born on 07 October 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Gunnar Nielsen?
Gunnar Nielsen represents Faroe Islands.
How tall is Gunnar Nielsen?
Gunnar Nielsen stands 191 cm tall and weighs 89 kg.
Is Gunnar Nielsen left-footed or right-footed?
Gunnar Nielsen's preferred foot is right.
Does Gunnar Nielsen play for the national team?
Gunnar Nielsen is eligible for Faroe Islands. Their next match is Faroe Islands vs Kazakhstan on Saturday 26 September 2026 UTC.
Statistics
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