Dušan Kuciak

Slovak footballer, numerous league titles

Dušan Kuciak - Slovak footballer, numerous league titles
Born

May 21st, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

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Professional footballer played as a goalkeeper. Established a career in various leagues across Europe. Competed in the Slovak Superliga with MŠK Žilina, winning multiple league titles. Played in the English Football League Championship for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Represented the national team of Slovakia in international competitions, including the UEFA Euro 2016.

Won multiple Slovak Superliga titles with MŠK Žilina

Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Championship

Participated in UEFA Euro 2016 with Slovakia

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