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My Take
Samir Handanović is the archetype of the dependable last line of defence, a 193 cm Slovenian goalkeeper from Ljubljana who anchored Inter Milan for years. What I respect most is the climb: acquired by Udinese, then loaned out to Treviso, Lazio and Rimini before earning his place, a grind rather than a gift. Goalkeepers rarely get the adoration strikers do, yet they shoulder the cruelest pressure. That he now coaches Inter's under-17 side feels like the natural next chapter, passing hard-won wisdom downward. I have a real soft spot for those who guard the goal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Samir Handanović
- Name (Japanese)
- サミール・ハンダノヴィッチ
- Reading
- さみーる・はんだのゔぃっち
- Born
- July 14, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Samir Handanović born?
Born July 14, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Samir Handanović from?
Samir Handanović is from Ljubljana, Slovenia.
What does Samir Handanović do?
Samir Handanović works as association football player.
How tall is Samir Handanović?
Samir Handanović is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.