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Mario Mandžukić
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Mario Mandžukić

Athlete · born May 21, 1986

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Mario Mandžukić is a Croatian football coach and a former player who was most recently an assistant coach for the Croatian national team. As a player, he played as a forward and was known for his aggressiveness, defensive contribution, and aerial prowess.

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  1. ~21Joined Croatia men's national football team2007
  2. ~24Joined VfL Wolfsburg2010
  3. ~26Joined FC Bayern Munich2012
  4. ~28Joined Atlético Madrid2014
  5. ~29Joined Juventus FC2015
  6. ~35Joined AC Milan2021

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