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My Take
Miodrag Belodedici is a footballer who makes me believe defending can be art. Nicknamed The Deer for his elegant tackling, this 185 cm Romanian sweeper pulled off something genuinely rare: winning the European Cup with two different clubs, Steaua Bucharest and Red Star Belgrade. That alone places him among the continent's defensive greats. Nineteen years at the top level, much of it anchoring Steaua, speaks to a durability and intelligence that modern highlight reels rarely capture. I have a soft spot for the unflashy masters, and Belodedici, decorated with the Sport Merit Order, is exactly that kind of quietly brilliant figure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miodrag Belodedici
- Name (Japanese)
- ミオドラグ・ベロデディチ
- Reading
- みおどらぐ・べろででぃち
- Born
- May 20, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Socol, Caraș-Severin County, Romania
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Sport Merit Order
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Miodrag Belodedici born?
Born May 20, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Miodrag Belodedici from?
Miodrag Belodedici is from Socol, Caraș-Severin County, Romania.
What does Miodrag Belodedici do?
Miodrag Belodedici works as association football player.
How tall is Miodrag Belodedici?
Miodrag Belodedici is 185 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.