Miralem Pjanić

Bosnian footballer and midfielder

Miralem Pjanić - Bosnian footballer and midfielder
Born

April 2nd, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Played as a professional footballer predominantly as a midfielder. Started career at Metz, making a significant impact in Ligue 1. Transferred to Lyon where contributed to team success in domestic competitions. Joined AS Roma, achieving recognition in Serie A and securing a Coppa Italia title. Transferred to Juventus, where won multiple Serie A titles and participated in the UEFA Champions League final. Later played for FC Barcelona and returned to the pitch with Beşiktaş.

Won Serie A titles with Juventus

Secured Coppa Italia with AS Roma

Played in UEFA Champions League final

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