Marc Janko

Austrian footballer and goal scorer

Marc Janko - Austrian footballer and goal scorer
Born

June 25th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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A professional football player, primarily played as a striker. Made significant contributions to teams in various European leagues. Achieved notable success with the Austrian national team and played in the 2016 UEFA European Championship. Primarily associated with clubs such as FC Red Bull Salzburg and FC Twente, where prolific goal-scoring capabilities were demonstrated.

Scored over 100 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga

Competed in the UEFA Champions League

Won the Austrian Bundesliga with FC Red Bull Salzburg

Played for FC Twente in the Eredivisie

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