When it comes to the all-round warriors of the green world, the first reaction of many fans may be the familiar names of Mateus, Zanetti, Guti, Gullit, and Koku.
As for Gudjohnsen, although he can also play in many positions, he has proved his all-round attributes in the two major clubs of Chelsea and Barca. However, because of his lack of fame, almost no fans can remember his name at the first time.
And this is more or less the epitome of Goodjohnsen's career. Even if he is an all-round warrior, he can almost be qualified for any position except goalkeeper, but he is still delayed by fame:
<H1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="4" > became Chelsea's main player at a young age</h1>
Edul Gudjohnsen was born on September 15, 1978 in Reykjavik, Iceland. As early as the 1994-95 season, Gudjohnsen had already appeared on the professional stage for the Earth club Reykjavik Varu, showing a good football talent.
Just one season later, Gudjohnsen was spotted by Eredivisie powerhouse Eindhoven and brought him under his wing. However, due to the insubordination of the water, Gudjohnsen's performance did not meet expectations, and he was returned to ReykjavikVaru a few years later.
Fortunately, youth is capital, and Gudjohnsen was not discouraged by this, and soon regained his strength and landed in England, becoming a member of Bolton.
After a difficult period of adaptation, Gudjohnsen quickly took the position and became bolton-forward for Bolton Wanderers, performing spectacularly, so he gained Chelsea's attention and became a member of Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2000.
At that time, Chelsea had not yet ushered in the ownership of Abramovich, far less wealthy in the future. This is obviously a good thing for the newcomer Gudjohnsen. This means that he does not have to face too fierce competition to calmly rise to the top.
His forward combination with Hasselbaink is a model of rigidity and softness. The two men worked together in a tacit understanding, and wonderful goals came out in an endless stream, helping Chelsea to overcome their opponents repeatedly, which can be called one of the classic forward combinations in the history of the Blues.
However, compared to hasselbaink, which is mainly the finalist, Gudjohnsen has played the role of a wingman for most of the time, which obviously affects his scoring efficiency and thus his popularity. In addition, he is born in a small football country like Iceland, which is difficult to appear in international competitions, and he is more and more disadvantaged in terms of fame.
But in any case, becoming a Chelsea main force at a young age is obviously a remarkable achievement. At this time, Gudjohnsen, no matter how you look at it, seems to have a bright future.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="13" > be transformed by Mourinho</h1>
Just when Gudjohnsen was full of ambition, Abramovich suddenly entered Stamford Bridge and invited several strikers with real money, Crespo, Kezman, and Mutu, all of whom were prominent roles at the time, which undoubtedly made Gudjohnsen fall into fierce competition.
During Ranieri's tenure, because of the formation, Gudjohnsen still had the opportunity to counterattack the Crespo. But after Mourinho took charge of the Chelsea coaching whip, the Portuguese coach not only vigorously promoted the 4-3-3 formation, but also brought Drogba, a forward monster that naturally fits the single-centre-forward system, almost forcing Gudjohnsen into a desperate situation.
Everyone understands that in the 4-3-3 system, it is difficult for Gudjohnsen to occupy the main position in the front. Playing in the center obviously does not compete with Drogba, and playing wingers is not as sharp as Robben and Duff.
It seems that there are only two options left for Goodjohnsen, either to sit on the bench or to change the door.
At this crucial juncture, Mourinho stepped forward. The new Chelsea manager did not abandon Gudjohnsen at this point, but instead enthusiastically transformed the former Chelsea main striker, no longer fixing his position on the front line, but trying to play his high ball quotient advantages to help him transform into an all-round fighter on the pitch.
It's not easy to change years of playing habits, and the transition process is obviously accompanied by pain. Fortunately, Gudjohnsen did not refuse Mourinho's transformation, but actively cooperated with the Portuguese coach and slowly completed the transformation.
Under Jose Mourinho, Gudjohnsen can be in almost any position except goalkeeper. As long as he is on the pitch, he can help Chelsea.
However, even the all-rounder on the pitch has a relatively large number of positions. As for the position where Gudjohnsen played the most, it was the offensive midfielder. Whether it is a starter or a substitute, it can implement Mourinho's tactical ideas.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="22" > replaced by Barak</h1>
As long as it is an old fan who has experienced that era, it should be clear that After the transformation, Gudjohnsen has made great contributions to Chelsea's king Tubaye.
But for some reason, Gudjohnsen's fame has never been raised. Mo said that it was on a par with Lampard, Drogba, Robben, and even Makelele, who rarely made a threat on the offensive end, was much higher than Goodjohnsen in terms of fame...
At first glance, fame doesn't seem to affect the development of a player's career, but that's not the case.
In the summer of 2006, the reason why Abramovich would force the introduction of Barak was not entirely out of competitive considerations, but also for fame.
To be sure, Chelsea at this stage don't need Ballack much on a competitive level. In the position of offensive midfielder, Mourinho's team already has a rising Lampard, and the all-round Gudjohnsen, where is the need for Barack's joining?
However, Barack is a superstar-level being, and his fame is far from comparable to that of Goode Johansson. The appeal to the media and fans is by no means comparable to that of Goodjohnsen.
If you want to take Chelsea's fame and appeal to the next level, the superstar Barack is obviously a better choice than the less famous Gudjohnsen. So Abramovich chose Ballack without hesitation, replacing the Icelandic player with the German superstar.
When there are new people laughing, there are naturally old people crying. Everyone knows that Barack's arrival will surely compress Goodjohnsen's space. Against this backdrop, it is not surprising that Gudjohnsen made the decision to leave the team.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="31" > to make way for Ibrahimovic</h1>
As for Gudjohnsen's next home, it is Barcelona.
It must be noted here that Barca's original intention in choosing Goodjohnsen was not necessarily to see his all-round attributes. Camp Nou mainly wants Gudjohnsen, who came from forward, to succeed Larsson as a super substitute in the front line.
However, the attributes of the all-powerful warrior still add a lot of opportunities for Goodjohnsen to play. Under Rijkaard, Gudjohnsen, although he was unable to sit firmly in the main seat, was also an important rotation, which made a lot of credit for Barca.
After Guardiola took office, Gudjohnsen still got a lot of opportunities to play with his all-round skills, and still counted as a qualified rotation.
However, Guardiola's team has encountered difficulties in tackling difficulties. So, Guardiola simply started the idea of a tall forward, and at one point pushed Goodjohnsen into the front. Although the Icelandic all-rounder is not a top head player, his height of 1.85 meters is there, barely a tall striker.
To be sure, Guardiola's train of thought is absolutely fine. When encountering the iron barrel array, it is natural to use tall forwards to attack the most effective. However, at this time, Gudjohnsen has not played as a striker for many years, and his performance is naturally not as good as that year, which is actually not an accident.
If Gudjohnsen is famous, perhaps Barca will show patience and wait for the Icelandic star to regain his goaling feeling. Unfortunately, Gudjohnsen is not...
So Barca simply chose Ibrahimović. Gudjohnsen had to make way for the famous "Swedish Tower".
To some extent, Gudjohnsen's concession to Ibrahimovic is actually similar to that of barak when he was replaced, and he has suffered more or less from fame.
After leaving Barcelona, Gudjohnsen is over thirty years old, and even if he wants to make some achievements, he is powerless.
Throughout Gudjohnsen's career, the all-around warrior's help to the team is unquestionable. Whether it's Chelsea or Barca, both star-studded teams have benefited greatly from Gudjohnsen's presence. Unfortunately, Gudjohnsen's fame really did not match his contribution, so he suffered a lot, which made people feel regretful.