Wisconsin Badgers

2022: Played and started in all 16 games of the season, totaling 1428 minutes. Provided four assists while scoring three goals. Scored or assisted in all three games to start the season against Utah Tech (8/25), Milwaukee (9/1), and Western Michigan (9/5).

2021: One of four Badgers to play in all 17 games ... started 16 of 17 appearances ... played second-most minutes on the team with 1489 ... posted five assists

Pre-Badgers: Captained his previous team, Afturelding, in Iceland ... three-time player of the week in 2021 ... named as "best teammate" by Afturelding's players in 2020

Personal: Parents are Helga Birkisdottir and Saevar Geir Gunnleifsson ... has one brother, Birkir Mar Saevarsson, who is a professional soccer player for Valur Reykjavik ... plans on studying for a master's degree in industrial engineering

Why Wisconsin?
"Because I have always wanted to be surrounded by great athletes and great support and atmosphere. Madison also made an impact."