For over 20 years, Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson made an impact in the world of handball. His record is extraordinary: 365 international matches for Iceland; record scorer for the “Vikings” with an incredible 1,879 goals; 665 matches including 2,950 goals at club level; national champion in all five countries he played in; Olympic silver medallist, EHF EURO bronze medallist, the all-time top scorer of EHF EURO events and player at 22 major tournaments (world and European championships and Olympic Games); and Champions League winner.

Now, the 43-year-old former left wing is a coach, hoping to give back to the sport which he says gave him so much. Here is “Goggi’s” story.