Milivoje Novaković
Slovenian footballer and goal scorer
Slovenian footballer and goal scorer
Born in Slovenia, a professional footballer played primarily as a striker. Started his career with domestic clubs before moving to play in several European leagues, including stints in Poland and Japan. Achieved significant success with various teams, particularly recognized for goal-scoring ability and contributions to club success. Represented Slovenia in international competitions, including UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Scored over 100 goals in the Polish Ekstraklasa
Played for the Japanese club Nagoya Grampus
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