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My Take
I have a soft spot for Asmir Begović's unglamorous, grind-it-out career. Born in Trebinje, raised partly in Canada, he climbed from Portsmouth through a string of loans before establishing himself at Stoke and beyond. Goalkeeping is a thankless trade where one error can erase ten saves, yet at 198 cm he built genuine longevity at the top level. What I admire most is the durability and composure of a keeper who never quite became a household superstar but was always reliable. Seeing him still guarding the net at Leicester City speaks to a craftsman's quiet persistence I genuinely respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Asmir Begović
- Name (Japanese)
- アスミル・ベゴヴィッチ
- Reading
- あすみる・べごゔぃっち
- Born
- June 20, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 198 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- St. Francis Xavier High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Asmir Begović born?
Born June 20, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Asmir Begović from?
Asmir Begović is from Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does Asmir Begović do?
Asmir Begović works as association football player.
How tall is Asmir Begović?
Asmir Begović is 198 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.