How many caps did Aleksander Knavs win for Slovenia?

Aleksander Knavs won 65 caps for Slovenia, scoring 3 goals.

Which clubs did Aleksander Knavs play for?

NK Olimpija Ljubljana (1993–1997), FC Tirol Innsbruck (1997–2001), 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2001–2004), VfL Bochum (2004–2005), FC Red Bull Salzburg (2005–2008).

Where does Aleksander Knavs rank among Slovenia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Aleksander Knavs #15 of Slovenia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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15 / Slovenia · 1998–2006

Aleksander Knavs

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Caps · Slovenia

Goals · Slovenia

Life

1975

Clubs

NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FC Tirol Innsbruck, 1. FC Kaiserslautern

#15

Editorial rank of 33 for Slovenia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful presence at the back, he was a key figure in Slovenia's defence at Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup, renowned for his aerial ability. Career record: 65 caps and 3 goals for Slovenia; club career at NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FC Tirol Innsbruck, 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1993–1997	NK Olimpija Ljubljana
1997–2001	FC Tirol Innsbruck
2001–2004	1. FC Kaiserslautern
2004–2005	VfL Bochum
2005–2008	FC Red Bull Salzburg
Slovenia	65 caps, 3 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Slovenia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Slovenia checked 4 October 2026

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Around Knavs in the almanac

One rank above: Valter Birsa at #14.

One rank below: Aleš Čeh at #16.

Slovenia's editorial top five: Jan Oblak · Samir Handanović · Branko Oblak · Zlatko Zahovič · Josip Iličić.

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