Ivica Banović
Croatian footballer and midfielder

Born
August 2nd, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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Professional career spanned from 1997 to 2013, primarily as a midfielder, with significant stints at several clubs. Played for clubs including Hajduk Split and Osijek in Croatia, and also had experience in Turkish and Swedish leagues. Represented the Croatian national team, earning multiple caps and contributing to international competitions.
Played for Hajduk Split
Earned caps for the Croatian national team
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