A January transfer window signing in 2008, the Iceland international has slotted seamlessly into Wanderers' backline.

A tough, no-nonsense defender, Steinsson wasted little time in winning a place in the affections of the Wanderers faithful, turning in a sequence of passionate performances.

A popular character both on and off the field, Steinsson has made the right-back spot his own, fully justifying the £3.5m price tag he commanded when the club recruited him from Dutch side AZ Alkmar.

The Icelander also has a reputation for scoring spectacular goals, having opened his account for the club with a stunning long-range cross-come-shot in the 3-1 victory over Stoke City on the opening day of the 2008/9 season. He had to wait the best part of 36 Premier League matches to notch his second strike of the campaign, but that too was a 25-yard screamer against Hull City.

His presence in Wanderers' squad continues the club's recent Icelandic tradition, following on from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Gudni Bergsson and Arnar Gunnlaugsson.

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