Tomislav Piplica
Bosnian footballer and manager
Born
April 5th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Played as a goalkeeper in professional football and later transitioned to management. Had significant spells with clubs including FK Željezničar and FC Schalke 04. Represented the national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, participating in the qualifiers for major tournaments. Managed various teams in the domestic league, contributing to the development of football in the region.
Played for FK Željezničar
Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in qualifiers
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