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My Take
What draws me to Sergej Barbarez is the arc of his story. Born in Mostar and rising out of a region scarred by war, the towering second striker made his name in German football, trusted enough to play winger and attacking midfielder when his side needed it. I respect versatility in forwards, and his was real. That he later took up poker and then returned to manage the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team feels fitting: a man who once carried the flag on the pitch now shapes it from the bench. There is something genuinely admirable about that loyalty to home.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sergej Barbarez
- Name (Japanese)
- セルゲイ・バルバレス
- Reading
- せるげい・ばるばれす
- Born
- September 17, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / poker player / association football coach
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 Sergej Barbarez born?
Born September 17, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Sergej Barbarez from?
Sergej Barbarez is from Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does Sergej Barbarez do?
Sergej Barbarez works as association football player, poker player, association football coach.
How tall is Sergej Barbarez?
Sergej Barbarez is 188 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.