17 Facts About Aleksandar Kolarov

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Aleksandar Kolarov is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

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Aleksandar Kolarov returned to Serie A in 2017 and saw out the remaining five years of his career with Roma and Inter Milan.

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Aleksandar Kolarov made his senior international debut for Serbia in 2008 and earned 94 caps.

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Aleksandar Kolarov was a member of Serbia's squads for the 2008 Olympics, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Aleksandar Kolarov was named Serbian Player of the Year in 2011.

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In 2004,18-year-old Aleksandar Kolarov moved across Belgrade to Cukaricki, which played in the top-tier Serbia-Montenegro League.

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Aleksandar Kolarov joined OFK Beograd in February 2006 and finished out the season with them, scoring his first league goal.

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On 13 May 2009, Aleksandar Kolarov played in the 2009 Coppa Italia Final against Sampdoria.

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Aleksandar Kolarov played the full 90 minutes as City won the 2011 FA Cup Final.

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Aleksandar Kolarov went on to score in the League Cup loss to Aston Villa, while in their match against Sunderland, he scored another free-kick just five minutes into the match.

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In June 2014, Aleksandar Kolarov signed a new three-year deal with City, keeping him at the club until 2017.

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On 19 June 2022, Aleksandar Kolarov announced his retirement from professional football.

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Aleksandar Kolarov was a part of the successful Serbia under-21 side which reached the final of the 2007 U-21 Championships held in the Netherlands.

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Aleksandar Kolarov played a major roles in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers and friendlies.

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Aleksandar Kolarov was eventually rewarded for an impressive 2011 with the Serbian Footballer of the Year award.

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Aleksandar Kolarov scored the only goal of their opening match against Costa Rica from a free kick.

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Aleksandar Kolarov captained Serbia in all three group stage matches.