Mirko Vučinić
Montenegrin footballer and Serie A player
Born
October 1st, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Montenegro
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Played professional football primarily as a forward. Began career at Sutjeska Nikšić before moving to Italy, where he played for clubs including Lecce, Palermo, and AS Roma. Achieved significant success with AS Roma, contributing to the team's participation in the UEFA Champions League. Later played for Juventus, winning multiple Serie A titles. Also represented the Montenegrin national team in international competitions.
Won Serie A with Juventus
Played in UEFA Champions League with AS Roma
Scored over 150 career goals
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