Valter Birsa
Footballer, Serie A player, and national team member
Born
August 7th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovenia
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Started career at FC Koper before moving to Italy, where played for several clubs, including Chievo Verona and Brescia. Gained recognition for performances in Serie A and represented the national team of Slovenia in various international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship.
Competed in Serie A with Chievo Verona
Represented Slovenia in UEFA Euro 2016
Played for clubs like FC Koper and Brescia
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