Marko Babić facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marko Babić | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Osijek, Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Real Zaragoza | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997-1999 2000-2007 2007-2008 2009 2009- |
Osijek Bayer Leverkusen Real Betis Balompié Hertha Berlin Real Zaragoza |
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| International career | |||
| 2002-2008 | Croatia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marko Babić was born on January 28, 1981. He is a professional Croatian football player. Marko plays as a Midfielder and is known for his skills on the field. He has played for several clubs throughout his career, including Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Real Betis. Currently, he plays for Real Zaragoza.
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Marko's Club Journey
Marko Babić started his football career in his home country. He began playing for Osijek in Croatia. This was where he first showed his talent as a young player.
Playing in Germany
After playing for Osijek, Marko moved to Germany. He joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen, a well-known club in the Bundesliga. He spent many years there, from 2000 to 2007. During his time at Bayer Leverkusen, he played in 152 games and scored 13 goals. He was an important part of the team. Later in his career, in 2009, he also played for another German club, Hertha Berlin.
Adventures in Spain
Marko also played football in Spain. He joined Real Betis Balompié in 2007. He played for them for two seasons. In 2009, he moved to another Spanish club, Real Zaragoza, where he continues to play. In total, he played 12 games in Spain.
Overall Club Career
Throughout his club career, Marko Babić played a total of 180 games and scored 13 goals. He gained a lot of experience playing in different leagues and countries.
Representing Croatia
Marko Babić also had a successful career playing for his country. He was a member of the Croatia national football team.
International Matches
He played for Croatia from 2002 to 2008. During this time, he played in 49 international matches. He scored 3 goals for his national team.
World Cup Experience
One of the highlights of his international career was representing Croatia in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This is a very big tournament where countries from all over the world compete.
