Icelandic Úrvalsdeild Karla All Winners (1912-2024) | Icelandic Football Champions

Описание: The Úrvalsdeild karla, officially known as the Besta deild karla since 2022, is the top-tier men's football league in Iceland. Established in 1912, it serves as the premier competition for professional clubs across the country. The league features 12 teams that compete in a double round-robin format—each team plays the others twice, home and away. At the end of the season, the bottom two teams are relegated to the second division (1. deild karla), while the top two teams from that division are promoted. The league champion qualifies for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, and the next three best teams earn spots in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers.

Historically, KR Reykjavík is the most successful club with 27 league titles, followed by Valur with 23, and both Fram Reykjavík and ÍA Akranes with 18 each. In the 2023 season, Víkingur Reykjavík claimed their seventh title, continuing their rise in recent years. The league is known for its competitive balance and serves as a key platform for developing Icelandic talent, many of whom go on to play in top European leagues. Despite Iceland's small population, the Úrvalsdeild has gained respect for its organization, player development, and passionate football culture.