Ivica Dragutinović

Serbian footballer and coach

Ivica Dragutinović - Serbian footballer and coach
Born

November 13th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Played as a left-back and center-back. Career included extensive time at Standard Liège in Belgium and Sevilla FC in Spain. Contributed to Sevilla FC's success in winning multiple UEFA cup titles. Represented Serbia and Montenegro in international competitions, participating in the UEFA Euro 2004 and the FIFA World Cup 2006.

Played for Sevilla FC, winning UEFA Cups

Represented Serbia and Montenegro in World Cup 2006

Competed in UEFA Euro 2004

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