Asmir Begović
Footballer, goalkeeper for Chelsea
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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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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