Blaž Slišković: Biography, Facts and Career
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Blaž "Baka" Slišković (pronounced [blâːʒ slîʃkoʋitɕ]; born 30 May 1959) is a Bosnian professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. Nicknamed the "Balkan Maradona", he was admired for his composure and flair on the ball. Slišković is most known for his time playing at hometown club Velež Mostar, Hajduk Split, Marseille and Pescara. He was capped 26 times for Yugoslavia in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Regarded as one of the most successful Bosnian football managers, Slišković's most memorable moments came as manager of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, and during his spells at Zrinjski Mostar. He narrowly missed out on qualifying the country for UEFA Euro 2004 after a draw against Denmark in the final qualifying match, and later guided Zrinjski to consecutive Bosnian Premier League titles in 2017 and 2018.
Quick facts about Blaž Slišković
- Full name: Blaž Slišković
- Born: 1959-05-30
- Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q559997
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Who is Blaž Slišković?
Blaž "Baka" Slišković (pronounced [blâːʒ slîʃkoʋitɕ]; born 30 May 1959) is a Bosnian professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder.
What nationality is Blaž Slišković?
Blaž Slišković is Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When was Blaž Slišković born?
Blaž Slišković was born on 1959-05-30.
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