Background
Gunnlaugsson was born in Akranes, Iceland.
Gunnlaugsson was born in Akranes, Iceland.
He is the younger brother of Arnar Gunnlaugsson and Bjarki Gunnlaugsson. Started your career in local team ÍA Akranes before moving to Valur in 2004. In 2007 signed with Swedish club IFK Norrköping.
In August 2008 signed a three-year contract with Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia, becoming the first Icelandic football player to play in the Bulgarian A PFG with his debut against PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad.
On 18 January 2010, he officially terminated his contract with CSKA Sofia. Gunnlaugsson signed for LASK Linz in February 2010 but only made his debut for LASK in April due to groin injuries.
In July 2010 Gardar signed a 2-year contract with SpVgg Unterhaching, but left the club after one year. Gunnlaugsson has played for Iceland U-19 and U-21 but did not make his first appearance for the senior team until 13 January 2016 in a friendly against Finland.
