Claudio Pizarro

Peruvian footballer and Bundesliga star

Claudio Pizarro - Peruvian footballer and Bundesliga star
Born

October 3rd, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Peru

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A professional footballer, celebrated for playing as a striker. Played for clubs including Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Contributed to multiple league titles and European competitions during club career. Additionally represented the national team in three FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Scored over 200 Bundesliga goals

Won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich

Played in the 2000, 2004, and 2018 FIFA World Cups

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