Marko Babić
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| Marko Babić | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 28, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Osijek, SFR Yugoslavia | |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |
| Playing position | Left Midfielder Left Wingback |
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| Club information | ||
| Current club | Real Zaragoza | |
| Number | 20 | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997–2000 2000–2007 2007–2009 2009 2009– |
Osijek Bayer Leverkusen Real Betis Hertha Berlin Real Zaragoza |
16 (0) 144 (13) 12 (0) 8 (0) 6 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2002- | Croatia | 49 (3) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Marko Babić (born 28 January 1981 in Osijek) is a Croatian international footballer who is currently playing for Real Zaragoza.
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[edit] Career
Babić made his debut with NK Osijek where he spent three seasons. In 2000, the young midfielder completed his move to Bayer Leverkusen where he joined the German outfit's Croatian contingent. He played for the club during their loss to Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final.
He was offered a new contract in 2003.[1]
Real Betis presented the player to the press and fans on 17 July 2007. Early reports suggested he had signed on a free transfer as his contract had ended,[2] On July 23 Babić made his Betis debut in a friendly game against CD San Fernando. His competitive debut came in the La Liga season against Recreativo de Huelva on 26 August.
In January 2009, Babić left Spain to play for Hertha BSC on free transfer and gave up the non-EU quota to Ricardo Oliveira.[3] He left Hertha six months later. On 08 August he signed a two-year contract with Real Zaragoza. [4]
[edit] International career
Babić made his Croatian national team debut in May 2002 against Hungary. Babić was part of the Croatian roster at Euro 2004, but did not play in any games. He played all three games at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, stationed as a left wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation. He was a surprise omission from Slaven Bilić's Euro 2008 squad.
[edit] References
- ^ "Babic lengthens Leverkusen stay". UEFA.com. 2003-11-24. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/kind=2/newsid=128523.html. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Babić to bid Levekusen adieu". UEFA.com. 2007-05-02. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/kind=2/newsid=534227.html. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Hertha sign Marko Babic". Hertha BSC. 2009-01-28. http://www.herthabsc.de/index.php?id=15702&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=4547&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=15546&cHash=26225687ac. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Babic, sexto fichaje de la temporada
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