Ólafur Gottskálksson
| Date of birth | 12 March 1968 |
| Place of birth | Keflavik |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Gottskalksson immediately established himself as first-choice goalkeeper for Brentford in 2000-01 after signing from Hibernian during the 2000 summer break. An excellent shot stopper his assured performances inspired confidence in the Bees' defence and he made early-season penalty saves against Wycombe Wanderers and Notts County.
He has also been known to join the attack for late corners when the situation requires and almost scored against Swindon Town in April when he headed narrowly over the bar.
He won a runners-up medal in the LDV Vans Trophy after appearing for Brentford in the final against Port Vale.
Gottskalksson went on the Griffin Park transfer list in February 2002 before being forced to retire with a shoulder injury in November 2002.
He recovered sufficiently to join Torquay United in September 2004 with a contract to the end of the season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| IA Akranes | |||
| KR Reykjavik | |||
| Keflavik | 29 Jul 2000 | ||
| Hibernian | 29 Jul 1997 | 11 Jul 2000 | |
| Brentford | 11 Jul 2000 | 18 Nov 2002 | |
| Stockport County | 22 Jul 2002 | 03 Aug 2002 | T |
| Margate | 01 Jul 2004 | 22 Sep 2004 | |
| Grimsby Town | 16 Aug 2004 | 20 Aug 2004 | T |
| Torquay United | 22 Sep 2004 | 03 Feb 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Hibernian | Scottish Premier League | 12 | 23 |
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| 2000-01 | Brentford | FA Cup | 1 | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 7 | 10 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Brentford | League Cup | 4 | 5 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 45 | 7 | 63 |
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| 2001-02 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 28 | 7 | 31 | |||
| 2004-05 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Torquay United | League One | 15 | 1 | 23 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Northampton Town v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Brentford v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Bristol City v Brentford | D | 2-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Oxford United v Brentford | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Brentford v Bristol Rovers | L | 2-6 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Bristol City | W |
2-1 Agg: 4-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Reading v Brentford | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Notts County v Brentford | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford | L |
2-0 Agg: 2-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Brentford v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Brentford v Peterborough United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Brentford v Colchester United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Luton Town v Brentford | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Port Vale v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Brentford v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Cambridge United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Brentford v Rotherham United | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Brentford v Kingstonian | L | 1-3 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Oxford United | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Bristol City v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Wrexham v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Swindon Town v Brentford | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Brentford v Oxford United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Brentford v Northampton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Brentford | D | 2-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Jan 2001 | Stoke City v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Bury v Brentford | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Jan 2001 | Barnet v Brentford | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Brentford v Reading | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Feb 2001 | Swansea City v Brentford | W | 2-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - southern section |
| 16 Feb 2001 | Millwall v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Brentford v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Brentford v Notts County | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Peterborough United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Brentford v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Southend United v Brentford | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - southern section (1st leg) |
| 16 Mar 2001 | Colchester United v Brentford | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Brentford v Southend United | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - southern section (2nd leg) |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Brentford v Wrexham | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Brentford | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Brentford v Swindon Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Brentford v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Walsall v Brentford | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Apr 2001 | Brentford v Port Vale | L | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final |
| 25 Apr 2001 | Brentford v Cambridge United | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Rotherham United v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Brentford v Luton Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Brentford v Bury | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Brentford v Port Vale | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Brentford v Norwich City | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Chesterfield v Brentford | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Brentford v Cambridge United | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | Newcastle United v Brentford | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Notts County v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Brentford v Bristol City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Brentford v Oldham Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Swindon Town v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Brentford v Colchester United | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Brentford v Peterborough United | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Brentford | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Brentford v Bury | W | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Reading v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Brentford v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Stoke City v Brentford | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Brentford v Morecambe | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Huddersfield Town v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Brentford v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | L | 5-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Dec 2001 | Cardiff City v Brentford | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Brentford | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Brentford v Wrexham | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | Brentford v Northampton Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Cambridge United v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Port Vale v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Northampton Town v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | Iceland | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 2 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Iceland | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 1990-91 | Iceland | B v A | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Iceland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Iceland | International Friendly | 1 | |||||
| 1992-93 | Iceland | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Iceland | International Friendly | 1 | 3 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Iceland | Cyprus Tournament | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Iceland | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 1997-98 | Iceland | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 1988 | Iceland v Netherlands | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 28 Sep 1988 | Finland v Iceland | L | 2-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 30 May 1989 | Iceland v West Germany | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 05 Sep 1989 | Iceland v Finland | W | 4-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 10 Oct 1989 | Netherlands v Iceland | W | 2-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 25 Oct 1989 | West Germany v Iceland | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 27 Apr 1991 | England v Iceland | L | 1-0 | B v A | |
| 07 May 1991 | Malta v Iceland | W | 1-4 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Sep 1991 | Iceland v Denmark | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Apr 1993 | USA v Iceland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Apr 1997 | Slovakia v Iceland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Jul 1997 | Iceland v Norway | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Jul 1997 | Iceland v Faroe Islands | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 1997 | Romania v Iceland | L | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Iceland v Liechtenstein | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 09 Feb 1998 | Norway v Iceland | L | 1-0 | CYPRUS TOURNAMENT | Group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.