Former Bundesliga Striker Alfred Finnbogason Reflects on Near Miss with Borussia Dortmund
Augsburg club legend Alfred Finnbogason has revealed he was once very close to joining Borussia Dortmund.
Alfred Finnbogason, an iconic figure for FC Augsburg, disclosed that during his active playing career, Borussia Dortmund showed significant interest in acquiring him.
"I know several top German clubs, including Dortmund, had me on their radar. However, whenever a move was close to becoming concrete, I unfortunately suffered an injury," the 37-year-old explained.
A transfer to the "Schwarzgelben" (Black and Yellows) ultimately never materialized. Finnbogason added, "I had immense ambition and always fought my way back to the highest level, but at times it was truly frustrating. I felt confident I could have performed for a top club if everything had aligned perfectly, but in hindsight, everything unfolded as it was meant to."
Alfred Finnbogason Recently Concluded His Professional Career
Finnbogason played for FCA from 2016 to 2022, scoring 37 goals and providing 13 assists in 115 Bundesliga appearances. Throughout his career, he also had stints with LaLiga club Real Sociedad and Olympiacos Piraeus in Greece. He earned 73 caps for the Icelandic national team, netting 18 goals.
Earlier this year, Finnbogason officially retired from professional football with his hometown club, Augnablik Kopavogur. He is currently serving as the sporting director for the Norwegian record champions, Rosenborg BK.
Alfred Finnbogason's Career in Numbers:
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches | 379 |
| Goals | 163 |
| Assists | 50 |
| Minutes Played | 24,752 |
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