Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Tryggvi Snær Hlinason is an Icelandic professional basketball player known for his impressive stature and skills as a center. Below is an overview of his background and career:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Tryggvi Snær Hlinason
  • Nationality: Icelandic
  • Date of Birth: October 28, 1997
  • Hometown: Þingeyjarsveit, Iceland
  • Height: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
  • Weight: 260 pounds (118 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 32
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Attended secondary school in Akureyri, Iceland
  • College: Did not attend college; began professional career directly
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2018
  • Teams Played For:
    • Þór Akureyri (2014–2017): Began his professional career in Iceland with Þór Akureyri.
    • Valencia Basket (2017–2019): Signed with Spanish club Valencia Basket, competing in Liga ACB and EuroLeague.
    • Obradoiro (2018–2019): Loaned to Obradoiro during the 2018–2019 season.
    • Zaragoza (2019–2023): Played for Basket Zaragoza 2002 in Spain.
    • Bilbao Basket (2023–Present): Currently playing for Bilbao Basket in Liga ACB.
  • Championship Rings: None to date
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Tryggvi Hlinason’s player archetype is that of a traditional interior center, a true big man whose value comes from size, screening, rebounding and paint protection rather than perimeter skill or self-created offense. Defensively, he fits as a drop-coverage anchor who uses his massive frame and length to contest at the rim, clean the glass and make life tougher around the basket, with shot blocking and interior presence forming the core of his impact. Offensively, his role is much narrower and more functional, built on finishing near the hoop, diving out of pick-and-roll actions, carving out space for second-chance points and keeping possessions simple. Physically, Hlinason stands around 7-foot-1 with a powerful build and obvious reach, and his overall play style is that of a low-maintenance, high-utility center who does the dirty work inside and gives teams a steady defensive backbone.

Sources:

FIBA Basketball — Tryggvi Hlinason (Iceland) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
EuroLeague Basketball — TRYGGVI HLINASON Profile | EuroLeague
RealGM — Tryggvi Hlinason Opponents, Bilbao Basket