Viggó Kristjánsson
Leipzig, Germany
Viggó Kristjánsson, born 9 December 1993 is an Icelandic handball player that started his career with Grótta in Iceland. He now plays for Leipzig the Icelandic national team.
R I G H T B A C K
Viggó Kristjánsson started his career with Grótta in Iceland. His international journey commenced with Randers in 2016, followed by playing for SG Handball West Wien, SC DHfK in Leipzig, HSG Wetzlar, and TV Bittenfield before rejoining Leipzig.
He proudly represented Iceland at international events such as the 2020 European Men's Handball Championship, the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship, and the 2022 European Men's Handball Championship.
Despite making an initial appearance in senior handball in 2010, Viggó took a break until 2014. During this interim period, he transitioned to football, participating in 12 games in the Icelandic top tier, 43 games in the second tier, and 23 games in the third tier. Notably, he also contributed to the youth national teams during 2009–2010.
What made you to start practicing handball? I wanted to be like my big brother. He was playing, and I wanted to do the same.
Do you have any rituals before games? No, not really.
What's your favorite place in Germany? I would say Leipzig.
And how about Iceland? Seltjarnarnes; it's the place where I grew up. It's my favorite part of the island.
Do you have a favorite handball player of all time? Yes, I would name Guðjón Valur; he is my favorite.
What song gets you hyped up for the games?
The great song, Higher with Gus Gus
