Asmir Begović

Footballer, goalkeeper for Chelsea

Asmir Begović - Footballer, goalkeeper for Chelsea
Born

June 20th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Played as a goalkeeper in professional football, beginning career with FC Internazionale and then moving to Portsmouth. Transferred to Stoke City, becoming a key player and setting a Premier League record for the longest goal scored by a goalkeeper in 2013. Joined Chelsea, where contributions to the team continued. Represented the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team since 2008, participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Set a Premier League record for longest goal

Played for Stoke City and Chelsea

Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIFA World Cup

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