ORLANDO, Fla. (July 18, 2024) – Orlando City SC and midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Icelandic player in the City Beautiful through 2026, with a Club option in 2027.
"Since Dagur has arrived at the Club he has proven himself to be someone who is adaptive and versatile in all situations, showing a willingness to do whatever the team requires of him in any scenario,” said EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi. “His dedication to hard work and to his teammates is visible every day. He’s a consummate professional, both on and off the pitch, and we’re excited to have him representing our Club for the foreseeable future.”
Since joining the Lions ahead of the 2023 season from Breiðablik UBK of the Icelandic Besta deild karla, Iceland’s top division, the 24-year-old midfielder has made 40 starts in 65 appearances across all competitions for the Club, tallying four goals and providing seven assists in that time.
“I am so happy to have extended my contract with this amazing club. Since I came to Orlando, it has felt like home and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I have gotten to play for the best fans in the country,” Thorhallsson said. “There’s nothing better than a warm, Orlando night at INTER&Co Stadium, so I can’t wait for many more to come. The fans deserve the best, and that is what I will continue to try to give while I am here in Orlando!”
The Hafnarfjörður, Iceland native broke into the Icelandic National Team in 2022, making his senior international debut on Nov. 6 of 2022 in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, and has totaled five appearances for the senior side all-time. Since debuting for Iceland’s U16 squad in 2016, he has totaled 34 appearances across all age groups and tallied two goals.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC signs midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson to a new contract through 2026, with a Club option in 2027.
