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My Take
Miloš Degenek has one of the most quietly remarkable backstories in football, and that's why I find him so compelling. Born in Knin during the Croatian war, he fled as a refugee, grew up in Australia, and ended up a rock-solid centre-back for the Socceroos. To me his story is what international football is really about, identity forged across borders. He represented Serbia and Australia at youth level before committing to the Australians, debuting against England in 2016. He's a no-frills defender, the kind who does the unglamorous work, and his journey from displacement to a World Cup squad always moves me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miloš Degenek
- Name (Japanese)
- ミロシュ・デゲネク
- Reading
- みろしゅ・でげねく
- Born
- April 28, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Knin, Croatia
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- High school
- Westfields Sports High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Miloš Degenek born?
Born April 28, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Miloš Degenek from?
Miloš Degenek is from Knin, Croatia.
What does Miloš Degenek do?
Miloš Degenek works as association football player.
How tall is Miloš Degenek?
Miloš Degenek is 187 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.