Danijel Pranjić
Croatian footballer, played for Bayern Munich
Born
December 2nd, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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Played professional football, primarily as a midfielder. Made significant contributions to teams in various leagues, including the Bundesliga, where played for Bayern Munich. Additionally, represented the Croatian national team in multiple international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. His playing style was characterized by technical skill and versatility on the field.
Won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich
Competed in the UEFA Champions League
Represented Croatia in the 2008 UEFA European Championship
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