Milan Biševac
Footballer, Ligue 1 champion
Born
August 31st, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Born in Serbia, this footballer played primarily as a defender. He began his career with the youth system of Red Star Belgrade before moving to France to play for several clubs. Notably, he played for Valenciennes and Lyon in Ligue 1, where he contributed significantly to the team's successes. He represented Serbia internationally, making appearances in major tournaments.
Winning Ligue 1 with Lyon in 2012
Representing Serbia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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