Highly rated defender Olafsson begins Derby County trial, was at Leeds United days earlier

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Derby County have Isak Olafsson on trial – who was with Leeds United days earlier.

Derby County have taken talented Icelandic defender Isak Olafsson on trial, his agents have confirmed.

Olafsson, 17, is already playing regularly for Icelandic second division club Keflavik and has racked up 26 first team appearances.

He is an under-19 international for his country and has an opportunity to earn a move to the Rams.

Olafsson is also interesting Leeds United, having spent a week with the Whites earlier this month.

The talented youngster plays as a centre-back, but has also been selected in a defensive midfield role for his club this season.

The Icelandic season is currently in the off-season, running from May to September.

The trials are a great way for Olafsson to gain experience and potentially earn a significant career move.

Icelandic football is in the mist of an exciting period, having reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals, the national team followed this up by qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.