Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur founded in Reykjavík
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Reykjavík
- Episodes
- 1
Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, commonly known as KR, was established in Reykjavík on 16 February 1899. It is recognized as the oldest association football club in Iceland. The club was originally founded as Fótboltafélag Reykjavíkur before adopting its current name, which reflects a preference for the term 'knattspyrna' over 'fótbolti'.
Episodes
Background and detail
Naming. The club was initially established as Fótboltafélag Reykjavíkur. It later changed its name to Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur. This change occurred because 'knattspyrna' was considered a more elegant term than 'fótbolti', although both words translate to 'football' in English.
Early Status. For a decade following its foundation, KR was the only football club in Reykjavík. Plans for competitions emerged only after other clubs were established in the city.
People involved
- Former pupils · Collective that formed the Reykjavík Football Club
- Teacher · Unnamed instructor who introduced football to local youngsters
Sources
- Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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