Erlingur Birgir Richardsson (born 19 September 1972) is an Icelandic former

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player and currently coach for Dutch national team. He led the team at the

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in Norway, placing 17th. He previously coached

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and Füchse Berlin, where he won the

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. In April 2020, he extended his contract with the

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, to the summer 2022.

References

Living people Erlingur Richardsson 1972 births Erlingur Richardsson Handball coaches of international teams Erlingur Richardsson Erlingur Richardsson Erlingur Richardsson Expatriate handball coaches Icelandic expatriate sportspeople in Germany Icelandic expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia {{Iceland-handball-bio-stub