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Marko Elsner

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed leader
Rating
85
Caps
14
Goals
0
Life
1960–2020
Clubs
NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FK Crvena zvezda, OGC Nice
Honours
Hall of Fame
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for Slovenia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

One of Yugoslavia and Slovenia's most distinguished defenders, he starred for Red Star Belgrade and played a crucial role in the national team's early successes. Career record: 14 caps and 0 goals for Slovenia; club career at NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FK Crvena zvezda, OGC Nice; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1977–1983NK Olimpija Ljubljana
1983–1987FK Crvena zvezda
1987–1990OGC Nice
1990–1991Admira Wacker
1991–1993OGC Nice
Slovenia14 caps, 0 goals

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Around Elsner in the almanac

One rank above: Kevin Kampl at #10.

One rank below: Milivoje Novaković at #12.

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