Arpad Sterbik

Handball player, 2009 World Champion

Arpad Sterbik - Handball player, 2009 World Champion
Born

November 20th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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This individual played as a goalkeeper in handball. His career included significant achievements with the Serbian national team, where he helped secure a gold medal at the 2009 IHF World Championship. Playing for various club teams, he exhibited exceptional skills that contributed to his teams' successes in domestic leagues and European competitions. His time at clubs like Barcelona solidified his reputation as one of the top goalkeepers in handball.

Won gold at the 2009 IHF World Championship

Played for FC Barcelona

Claimed multiple national titles

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