Vikingur Gøta (2015 Season Preview)

Vikingur Gøta (2015 Season Preview)

Founded: 2008 (Merger between GÍ Gøta founded in 1926, and Leirvík ÍF, founded in 1928)
City: Gøta
Stadium: Sarpugerði (3000)

The Sarpugeroi Stadium in Nororagota... breathtaking (Photo: Soccerway)

Founded in 2008 due to the merger of GI Gota and Leirvik IF, two Eysturoy Island clubs, Vikingur may have a small history but have established themselves as one of the top teams of the Faroe Islands. They have seen cup success in the past few years, winning 4 of the last 6 tournaments. As a result, they regularly qualify for the Europa League, and last season, there was much magic in the air as they became the first ever Faroese team to make it to the 3rd round of an European competition.

Vikingur's transfer window has been remarkably quiet. Andreas Olsen, frustrated by a lack of playing time at the Nororagota club, chased relegated B68 down to the 1.deild. Their only key player leaving was midfielder Hallur Hansen, who heads over to Denmark for greener pastures. The sole player coming in is fullback Gert Aage Hansen, who made 20 appearances for EB/Streymur last season.

Vikingur were the league leader in scoring last season, and they hit on all cylinders, scoring through many different players, such as Suni Olsen and Hanus Jacobsen. But the player Vikingur will turn to the most once again this season is Finnur Justinussen, who scored 19 goals in 27 games last season as a center forward.

2011 Golden Boot winner Finnur Justinussen

But despite all their attacking prowess, let's not forget the defenders. Captain and stalwart center-back Atli Gregersun has 26 international caps to his name and his leadership is vital for Vikingur.

Atli Gregursen vs Robbie Keane at Croke Park (Photo: Zimbio)

This team continues to have good depth and attacking ability, and maintain last season's chemistry. If the Torshavn clubs get into a rut, you can most certainly expect Vikingur to seize that opportunity. And who knows, perhaps they'll start their season with a trophy in the Super Cup. It's a world of possibilities for Vikingur - they simply need to seize their opportunities, as they have so sublimely done in the past.

Vikingur's 2015 kits with their new sponsor, Wenzel (Photo: Vikingur Website)