Stiven Tobar Valencia
Colombian-Icelandic handballer (born 2000)
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Stiven Tobar Valencia (born 27 October 2000) is a Colombian-born Icelandic handball player who plays for S.L. Benfica and the Icelandic national team.[1][2]
Born
27 October 2000
Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Nationality
Icelandic
Height
182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position
Left wing
| Stiven Tobar Valencia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
27 October 2000 Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | ||
| Nationality | Icelandic | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left wing | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | S.L. Benfica | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
–2023 | Valur | ||
2023– | S.L. Benfica | ||
| National team 1 | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Iceland | 4 | (6) |
|
1 National team caps and goals correct as of 25 June 2023 | |||
He won the Icelandic championship as a member of Valur in 2021 and 2022.
Early life
Playing career
Stiven started his career with Valur's senior team in 2017. He had his breakout season in 2021–2022 and helped the team to its second straight national championship and was named the Playoffs MVP.[4] In June 2023, he signed with S.L. Benfica.[5]
Accomplishments
Titles
- Úrvalsdeild karla: 2021, 2022
- Icelandic Handball Cup: 2021, 2022
Awards
- Úrvalsdeild karla Playoffs MVP: 2022
