Josip Drmić
Footballer with Bundesliga experience
Footballer with Bundesliga experience
A professional footballer played as a striker. Started career at Grasshopper Club Zürich, eventually moving to Bundesliga clubs including FC Nürnberg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Achieved success with FC Zürich, winning the Swiss Super League in the 2008-2009 season. Played for the Swiss national team and participated in the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.
Scored 32 goals in 55 games for Switzerland
Won the Swiss Super League with FC Zürich
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