SOCCER PLAYERS from Faroe Islands

Top 10

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Soccer Players of all time. This list of famous Soccer Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Soccer Players.

1. Aksel V. Johannesen (b. 1972)

With an HPI of 51.43, Aksel V. Johannesen is the most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 25 different languages on wikipedia.

Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen (born 8 November 1972) is a Faroese lawyer and politician for the Social Democratic Party (Javnaðarflokkurin) and the current prime minister of the Faroe Islands. He previously served as prime minister from 2015 to 2019. He is a former footballer.

2. Abraham Løkin (b. 1959)

With an HPI of 48.46, Abraham Løkin is the 2nd most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Abraham Løkin (born Abraham Hansen 16 June 1959, Fuglafjørður, Faroe Islands) is a former Faroe Islands Association football player and former manager of Faroese football club ÍF Fuglafjørður. He is the father of Elin Løkin, Bogi Løkin, Karl Løkin and Steffan Løkin. In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's jubilee, he was selected by the Faroe Islands Football Association as the country's Golden Player - the greatest player of the last 50 years.

3. Jens Martin Knudsen (b. 1967)

With an HPI of 47.41, Jens Martin Knudsen is the 3rd most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 17 different languages.

Jens Martin Knudsen (born 11 June 1967) is a former Faroese goalkeeper and businessman. He was perhaps best known for wearing a hat in his matches as a result of an injury he suffered at age 14. He later become known as "the bobble hat goalkeeper".

4. Fróði Benjaminsen (b. 1977)

With an HPI of 45.37, Fróði Benjaminsen is the 4th most famous Soccer Player.  Her biography has been translated into 19 different languages.

Fróði Benjaminsen (born 14 December 1977) is a Faroese former footballer who played as a defender or midfielder. Benjaminsen previously played for HB Tórshavn, B68 Toftir, Fram Reykjavík, B36 Tórshavn and Skála ÍF. He made a record 96 appearances for the Faroe Islands and captained the national team since 2008. In 2015, he retired from the national team, but continued to play at club level until 2022. On 16 August 2016, Benjaminsen came out of international retirement to play against Hungary in the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification phase.

5. Gunnar Nielsen (b. 1986)

With an HPI of 43.73, Gunnar Nielsen is the 5th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 27 different languages.

Gunnar Nielsen (born 7 October 1986) is a Faroese retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Nielsen played for HB, Boldklubben Frem, Gøtu Ítróttarfelag, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Wrexham, Tranmere Rovers, Silkeborg, Motherwell, Stjarnan and FH, and the Faroe Islands national football team at all age levels.

6. Rógvi Jacobsen (b. 1979)

With an HPI of 42.92, Rógvi Jacobsen is the 6th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 18 different languages.

Rógvi Jacobsen (born 5 March 1979) is a former Faroese footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is the all-time top scorer of the Faroe Islands national football team alongside Klæmint Olsen.

7. Óli Johannesen (b. 1972)

With an HPI of 40.90, Óli Johannesen is the 7th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Óli Johannesen (born 6 May 1972) is a Faroese football player, currently playing for TB Tvøroyri.

8. Jóan Símun Edmundsson (b. 1991)

With an HPI of 40.44, Jóan Símun Edmundsson is the 8th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 23 different languages.

Jóan Símun Edmundsson (born 26 July 1991) is a Faroese professional footballer who plays for Macedonian club Shkupi and the Faroe Islands national team.

9. Súni Olsen (b. 1981)

With an HPI of 37.20, Súni Olsen is the 9th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Súni Olsen (born 7 March 1981) is a Faroese former professional football midfielder.

10. Hallur Hansson (b. 1992)

With an HPI of 34.60, Hallur Hansson is the 10th most famous Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Hallur Hansson (born 8 July 1992) is a Faroese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Faroe Islands Premier League club KÍ. Starting his professional career in Scotland as part of Aberdeen, he moved to Denmark to play for AaB from 2012 until 31 January 2014. The first half-year he was on loan from HB Tórshavn, but on 29 January 2013 he signed an 18-month deal with AaB. He then played two and a half years for Vendsyssel FF. After impressing there, he was signed by AC Horsens. Hansson represented the Faroe Islands at various youth levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut in 2012.