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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