Dominik Livaković
Croatian football goalkeeper
Born
January 9th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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A goalkeeper who started professional career in 2012 with Dinamo Zagreb. Helped Dinamo Zagreb win multiple domestic league titles and cup competitions. Gained recognition for performances in international tournaments, representing Croatia in UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Won Prva HNL title with Dinamo Zagreb
Represented Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2022
Key player in Croatia's run in UEFA Euro 2020
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