Branislav Ivanović
Serbian footballer and Chelsea defender
Born
February 22nd, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Born in 1984, this Serbian footballer had a successful career primarily as a defender. He began his professional journey at the Serbian club OFK Beograd before moving to the Russian Premier League, where he played for Lokomotiv Moscow. His most notable tenure was with Chelsea FC, where he won multiple titles. He also made significant contributions to the Serbian national team, participating in major tournaments. Following his time in England, he continued his career at clubs in Europe and the Middle East.
Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012
Won three Premier League titles with Chelsea
Played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup for Serbia
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