Stipe Pletikosa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Stipe Pletikosa (Croatian pronunciation: [stǐːpe plětikosa]; born 8 January 1979) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. As of 29 July 2021, he works at the Croatian Football Federation as the technical director of the national senior and under-21 teams. Pletikosa began his professional career with Hajduk Split in Croatia, transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine, then joined Spartak Moscow in 2007. After spending one season with Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, he returned to Russia in 2011 with Rostov, then moved to Deportivo de La Coruña of La Liga in 2015, where he retired. Pletikosa made his international debut for Croatia in 1999, and went on to represent the country in five major tournaments. He is the fourth-most capped player in the history of the Croatia national team after Luka Modrić, Darijo Srna and Ivan Perišić, having made 114 appearances. Pletikosa retired from international football following the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Quick facts about Stipe Pletikosa
- Full name: Stipe Pletikosa
- Born: 1979-01-08
- Nationality: Croatia
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q208706
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Who is Stipe Pletikosa?
Stipe Pletikosa (Croatian pronunciation: [stǐːpe plětikosa]; born 8 January 1979) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
What nationality is Stipe Pletikosa?
Stipe Pletikosa is Croatia.
When was Stipe Pletikosa born?
Stipe Pletikosa was born on 1979-01-08.
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