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Josip Šimunić

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed sweeper
Rating
83
Caps
105
Goals
3
Life
1978
Clubs
Hertha BSC, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, GNK Dinamo Zagreb
#27
Editorial rank of 33 for Croatia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tall and uncompromising centre-back, Šimunić was a long-serving and formidable presence in the heart of the Croatian defence for over a decade, known for his robust tackling. Career record: 105 caps and 3 goals for Croatia; club career at Hertha BSC, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, GNK Dinamo Zagreb.

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Career record

1995–1997Melbourne Knights Football Club
1997–1999Hamburger SV
1997–1997Carlton S.C.
2000–2009Hertha BSC
2009–2011TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
2011–2014GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Croatia105 caps, 3 goals

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Around Šimunić in the almanac

One rank above: Ivica Olić at #26.

One rank below: Mladen Petrić at #28.

Croatia's editorial top five: Luka Modrić · Davor Šuker · Stjepan Bobek · Vladimir Beara · Zvonimir Boban.