Davor Šuker
Croatian footballer and World Cup top scorer
Born
January 1st, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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Regarded as one of the leading forwards in the history of Croatian football. Achieved significant success during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where finished as the tournament's top scorer. Played for clubs like Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, and Real Madrid, winning league titles and the UEFA Champions League. Transitioned to a successful career in football administration after retirement, serving as the president of the Croatian Football Federation.
Top scorer at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
Champions League winner with Real Madrid
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