Óttar Magnús Karlsson

Óttar Magnús Karlsson (born 21 February 1997) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian side Vis Pesaro, on loan from Venezia, and the Iceland national team.

Ajax
On 11 July 2013, Óttar signed a three-year contract with Ajax.

Sparta Rotterdam (loan)
In December 2015, Óttar agreed to join Sparta Rotterdam on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 Eerste Divisie season.

Víkingur
Óttar was chosen as the most promising player of the Icelandic 2016 Úrvalsdeild league by players.

Molde
On 25 November 2016, Óttar signed a three-year contract with Norwegian Tippeligaen side Molde FK.

Trelleborgs (loan)
In February 2018, Óttar agreed to join Trelleborgs FF on loan for the upcoming 2018 Allsvenskan season.

Mjällby AIF
On 15 December 2018 it was confirmed, that Óttar had signed with Mjällby AIF for two years.

Víkingur
On 30 July 2019 it was announced that Óttar had signed with Víkingur until the end of the 2021 season.

Venezia
On 25 September 2020, Karlsson signed a three-year contract with Italian club Venezia.

Loan to Siena
On 27 August 2021, he joined Siena in the third-tier Serie C on loan.

Loan to Oakland
On 18 February 2022, Karlsson joined Oakland Roots on loan.

Having scored 19 goals in 30 appearances for the club, he returned to Venice from Oakland following their 2022 season.

Loan to Virtus Francavilla
On 31 January 2023, Karlsson was loaned to Serie C club Virtus Francavilla until the end of the season.

Loan to Vis Pesaro
On 1 September 2023, Óttar moved on loan to Vis Pesaro.

International career
Óttar represented the Icelandic U-16, U-17, U-19 and U-21 teams. He made his debut for the Senior team on 10 January 2017 against China in the China Cup.

In 2022, he was called up to the team for international friendlies against South Korea and Saudi Arabia.

Club
a Appearance in the 2020 Icelandic Super Cup.

International
Statistics accurate as of match played 11 November 2022

International goals

 * Scores and results list Iceland's goal tally first.

Honours
Víkingur FC
 * Icelandic Cup: 2019

Individual
 * USL Championship All League Second Team: 2022