Alexander Hleb
Belarusian footballer and midfielder
Belarusian footballer and midfielder
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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