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My Take
Ivica Iliev represents the kind of footballer I have a soft spot for: a Belgrade-born Serbian forward who did the lonely, unglamorous work of leading the line at 182 cm. Strikers live and die at the sharp end, expected to deliver in the box regardless of form, and longevity in that role is itself a quiet credential. Balkan football has long produced players with distinctive technique and competitive steel, and I suspect he carried both. The record is sparse on accolades, but players who simply show up and do the job tend to be the ones teammates trust most. I find that unshowy professionalism genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ivica Iliev
- Name (Japanese)
- イヴィツァ・イリエフ
- Reading
- いゔぃつぁ・いりえふ
- Born
- October 27, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ivica Iliev born?
Born October 27, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Ivica Iliev from?
Ivica Iliev is from Belgrade, Serbia.
What does Ivica Iliev do?
Ivica Iliev works as association football player.
How tall is Ivica Iliev?
Ivica Iliev is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.