Alexander Hleb

Belarusian footballer and midfielder

Alexander Hleb - Belarusian footballer and midfielder
Born

May 1st, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belarus

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A professional footballer from Belarus, played primarily as a midfielder. Career included stints at several clubs, notably VfB Stuttgart and Arsenal. Achieved recognition in the English Premier League and La Liga with FC Barcelona. Participated in multiple UEFA Champions League campaigns, contributing significantly to club successes during various seasons. Represented the Belarus national team in international competitions.

Played for Arsenal during the 2005–2008 seasons

Contributed to FC Barcelona's 2009 UEFA Champions League victory

Represented Belarus in UEFA Euro 2004 and 2008

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