Dejan Stanković

Footballer and manager, UEFA Champions League

Dejan Stanković - Footballer and manager, UEFA Champions League
Born

September 11th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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A former footballer and current manager, made significant contributions to club and national teams. Played as a midfielder and had successful stints at Crvena zvezda, Inter Milan, and Lazio. Achieved considerable success at Inter Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles and the UEFA Champions League. Represented Serbia internationally, earning over 100 caps and participating in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Transitioned into management after retirement, continuing involvement in football.

Won UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan

Achieved multiple Serie A titles with Inter Milan

Represented Serbia more than 100 times

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