Niko Kranjčar
Footballer; Played for Croatia national team
Born
August 13th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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A Croatian footballer, excelled as a midfielder with a career spanning several clubs in Europe. Played a significant role at Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, and Dynamo Kyiv. Represented the Croatia national team in multiple international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Noted for his technical skills and ability to contribute to both defense and attack on the field, particularly during major matches.
Played for Portsmouth in the Premier League
Scored crucial goals for Croatia in international competitions
Competed in the 2006, 2008, and 2012 UEFA European Championships
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