Hilmir Rafn Mikaelsson (born 2 February 2004) is an Icelandic professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eliteserien club Viking.
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.
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 0âÂÂ0 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 JavorÃÂiàfor 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 2âÂÂ3 win. On 6 October 2022, Hilmir Rafn extended his contract with the club until June 2027.
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 5âÂÂ6 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 2âÂÂ3 loss after extra time.
On 12 February 2024, Hilmir Rafn joined fellow Eliteserien club Kristiansund on loan for the 2024 season.
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.
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.
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