Gretar Rafn Steinsson

Gretar Rafn Steinsson is an experienced football professional with a broad background in technical direction, performance management, and player development. Currently serving as Technical Director at Leeds United since July 2023, Steinsson's previous roles include Performance Director at Tottenham Hotspur and Technical Advisor to the Icelandic Football Federation. Notable achievements include leadership positions at Everton Football Club as Head of Recruitment and Development and Chief Scout (EU), along with founding the Grétar Steinsson Soccer Academy, which successfully produced players earning professional contracts. Steinsson's playing career featured stints as a professional player at Bolton Wanderers and Kayserispor, with key highlights including scoring against Liverpool in an important Premier League match. Steinsson holds multiple degrees in sports management, technical direction, and scouting, underscoring a commitment to professionalism in football.