Valter Birsa

Footballer, Serie A player, and national team member

Valter Birsa - Footballer, Serie A player, and national team member
Born

August 7th, 1986
39 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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