Jan Koller

Czech footballer with Bundesliga success

Jan Koller - Czech footballer with Bundesliga success
Born

March 30th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Played as a striker, primarily for the Czech national team and clubs such as Anderlecht and Borussia Dortmund. Achieved notable success in the Bundesliga, winning the league title. Contributed to the Czech national team during major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship in 2004, where the team reached the semi-finals. Gained recognition for physicality and aerial abilities throughout a career that spanned more than a decade at the professional level.

Won the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund

Scored 55 goals for the Czech national team

Competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup

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