Mateja Kežman
Serbian footballer, played for PSV Eindhoven
Born
April 12th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Born in 1979, a former professional footballer specialized as a forward. Started career at the youth academy of Partizan Belgrade before moving to the senior team, where stellar performances drew attention. Transferred to the Netherlands, played for PSV Eindhoven, securing a league title and contributing to the team's UEFA Champions League campaign. Later played for clubs in various European leagues, including Chelsea in the Premier League and Atlético Madrid in La Liga. Excelled in scoring, becoming a well-regarded figure in professional football before retiring.
Won Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven
Played for Chelsea FC
Competed in UEFA Champions League
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