Dragan Vukmir

Serbian footballer and defender

Dragan Vukmir - Serbian footballer and defender
Born

August 2nd, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Played professional football primarily as a defender. Started a career at FK Vojvodina before moving to clubs in Europe. Achieved success with several teams, notably contributing to their defensive lines and securing league titles during spells in his career.

Played for FK Vojvodina

Contributed to league title wins in Europe

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