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Miralem Pjanić is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is considered to be one of the greatest free-kick takers of all time.
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sports · Bosnian footballer (born 1990) · association football player · also Miralem Pjanić, Miralem Pjanic, Pjanić
Born 2 April 1990 · Q146907
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“Except for Francesco Totti, I don’t see any club symbols or any standard bearers in this country. He made a choice to reject all other teams even if they offer more money.”
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Yahoo Sports Canada: “Juve is always Juve” Pjanic explains his role in Alajbegovic choosing Juventus
Football Italia: Pjanic: ‘Spalletti is a gift for Alajbegovic at Juventus, have fun!’
beIN SPORTS: Pjanic backs Alajbegovic to 'imitate' Dybala at Juventus
Yahoo Sports Canada: Pjanić played key role in Juventus signing of Alajbegović
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Public attention spiked: 8,491 Wikipedia readers in one day, 14.4× the usual 588, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 8,634 Wikipedia readers in one day, 14.7× the usual 588, with 2 article edits.
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Won: Russian Cup with CSKA Moscow (2024–25).
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Played for PFC CSKA Moscow (2024–2025) — 16 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow, following his departure from Sharjah
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Won: La Liga with Barcelona (2022–23).
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Won: UAE League Cup with Sharjah (2022–23).
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Won: UAE President's Cup with Sharjah (2022–23).
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The Sun: Miralem Pjanic shows off full head of hair after returning to Barcelona following season-long loan transfer to Turkey
Played for Sharjah FC (2022–2024) — 41 appearances, 4 goals.
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Sportskeeda: Miralem Pjanic hits back at reports that claimed he smoked hookah before FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Finland
Won: Turkish Super Cup with Beşiktaş (2021).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Barcelona (2020–21).
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Played for Beşiktaş J.K. (Football) (2021–2022) — 20 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2019–20).
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Won award: Bosnian Sportsman of the Year (2020).
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India TV: Miralem Pjanić injury not as serious as first thought
Played for FC Barcelona (2020–2022) — 19 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won the Italian Serie A with Juventus (2018-2019).
Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2018–19).
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Won award: Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award (2019).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2018–19).
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Won the Italian Serie A with Juventus (2017-2018).
Won the Italian Coppa Italia with Juventus (2017-2018).
Won: Serie A with Juventus (2017–18).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2017–18).
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Won: Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus (2018).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (2017–18).
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Won the Italian Coppa Italia with Juventus (2016-2017).
Won the Italian Serie A with Roma (2016-2017).
Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2016–17).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (2016–17).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Juventus (2016–17).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (2016–17).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2016–17).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2015–16).
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Later also adding that, although he was extremely talented, he needed to stay more "calm and focused" in order to fulfil his potential; subsequently, the 2016–17 season saw him establish himself as one of the best, most
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Pjanić joined Juventus, and was considered an integral player for the team, winning four league titles, two Coppa Italias, and being named in the Serie A Team of the Year for 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons
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Played for Juventus FC (2016–2020) — 122 appearances, 15 goals.
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Joined Juventus in 2016.
Pjanić was ranked 55th in The Guardian's list of "The 100 best footballers in the world"
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Was described as the best free kick taker in the world by renowned set-piece specialist and former Lyon teammate Juninho
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Won award: Bosnian Footballer of the Year (2014).
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Pjanić was enrolled at the University of Sarajevo, earning a degree in sport and physical education
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“I want to compliment Francesco Totti, scoring 206 goals is a great achievement. It does not matter that he has beat me as he is a great player.”
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Played for AS Roma (2011–2016) — 159 appearances, 27 goals.
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Joined Roma in 2011.
“Totti is a treasure for Roma, He is the greatest player of all time after Baggio.”
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While playing for Lyon, he stated: "I have followed Real Madrid since the days of Zidane and Ronaldo, when I fell in love
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Joined Lyon in 2008.
Played for Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national football team (2008–2024) — 115 appearances, 18 goals.
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And would earn 115 caps and score 18 goals before his retirement from international football in 2024
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Played for Olympique Lyonnais (2008–2011) — 90 appearances, 10 goals.
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Joined Metz in 2007.
Played for Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 football team (2007–2008) — 3 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for FC Metz (2007–2008) — 32 appearances, 4 goals.
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Played for Luxembourg national under-17 football team (2006–2006) — 4 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for Luxembourg national under-19 football team (2006–2007) — 3 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Metz in 2004.
Born 1990-04-02.
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