Goran Bunjevčević

Serbian footballer and defender

Goran Bunjevčević - Serbian footballer and defender
Born

February 17th, 1973
52 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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A former professional footballer, this player primarily occupied the position of defender during a career that spanned from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s. He began his career at Red Star Belgrade and later played for various clubs including the Belgian team, Roda JC, and the English club, Tottenham Hotspur. The player represented Serbia and Montenegro at the international level, earning multiple caps and participating in various international competitions.

Played for Red Star Belgrade

Played for Tottenham Hotspur

Represented Serbia at an international level

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