Ante Rebić
Professional Croatian footballer
A Croatian footballer played as a forward. Started professional career at Fiorentina and later moved to clubs including Empoli and Eintracht Frankfurt. Achieved success with Eintracht Frankfurt, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2018. Transitioned to AC Milan, contributing to the team's performance in Serie A. Represented the Croatian national team in multiple international tournaments.
Winning the DFB-Pokal with Eintracht Frankfurt
Scoring in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Playing for AC Milan in Serie A
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