Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (born 2 February 2004) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a forward for Czech First League club Sigma Olomouc.
Club career
Early career Born in Iceland and raised in the village of Hvammstangi, Hilmir Rafn started his playing career at local grassroots club Kormákur, before joining Fjölnir at the age of 14, after a successful trial during a training camp in Spain with the under-14 team.
Venezia In August 2021, Hilmir Rafn joined Serie A side Venezia, initially on a season-long loan with an option to buy. After featuring for the club's under-19 side throughout the 2021-22 season, the forward made his Serie A debut on 22 May 2022, coming on as a substitute for Dennis Johnsen at the 73rd minute of a 0–0 draw against Cagliari. At the end of the league campaign, Venezia made their deal for Hilmir Rafn permanent.
On 7 August 2022, he was one of the fourteen youth players that received a call-up by head coach Ivan Javorčić for a Coppa Italia preliminary match against Ascoli, after thirteen members of Venezia's first-team tested positive for COVID-19. Having taken the place of Mirza Hasanbegovic at the 57th minute of the game, he went on to score a brace between the 88th and 89th minutes, providing his team with the equalizer and taking the match to the extra-time, although Ascoli eventually gained a 2–3 win. On 6 October 2022, Hilmir Rafn extended his contract with the club until June 2027.
Loan to Tromsø On 11 January 2023, Hilmir Rafn officially joined Norwegian side Tromsø IL on loan until the end of the year.
He made his debut for the club on 12 March, starting the NM Cupen fourth round match against Start, which ended in a 5–6 win after penalties for his side. One week later, on 19 March, he scored his first goal in the cup's quarter-final match against Lillestrøm, which ended in a 2–3 loss after extra time.
Loan to Kristiansund On 12 February 2024, Hilmir Rafn joined fellow Eliteserien club Kristiansund on loan for the 2024 season.
Viking On 10 January 2025, Hilmir Rafn signed a four-year contract with Eliteserien club Viking. He made 12 appearances and scored two goals as Viking won the 2025 Eliteserien.
Sigma Olomouc On 18 June 2025, Hilmir Rafn signed a multi-year contract with Czech First League club Sigma Olomouc.
International career Hilmir Rafn has represented Iceland at various youth levels, having played for the under-19 and under-21 national teams.
In June 2023, he was included in the Icelandic squad that took part in the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFjölnir2020Besta deild karla0000000020211. deild karla1121000122Total1121000122Venezia (loan)2021–22Serie A10000010Venezia2022–23Serie B001200122023–24Serie B00000000Total10120022Tromsø (loan)2023Eliteserien30210051Kristiansund (loan)2024Eliteserien2733000303Viking2025Eliteserien12254121882026Eliteserien30210051Total1527512239Career total577148127217
Honours Viking Eliteserien: 2025
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