Nenad Vučković

Handball player and Serbian champion

Nenad Vučković - Handball player and Serbian champion
Born

August 23rd, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Played handball professionally in Serbia and represented the national team in international competitions. Competed in numerous European championships and was a pivotal player during his career. Contributed to the team in achieving significant wins at domestic and international levels.

Represented Serbia in international handball competitions

Played for clubs like RK Partizan and RK Crvena Zvezda

Won multiple national championships

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