Vedran Ćorluka Footballer Plays ImageVedran Ćorluka (Croatian pronunciation: born 5 February 1986) is a Croatian footballer born in the former Yugoslav republic of Bosnia who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur as a defender. He is also a part of the Croatia national team. Equipped with a strong physical presence and excellent understanding of the game, he is a regular player in the Croatian national team and is a regular player for Tottenham Hotspur where he is affectionately known as 'The King'.
On 1 September 2008, it was announced that Ćorluka had signed for Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £8.5 million on a six-year contract, joining his fellow Croatian international and best friend, Luka Modrić at the club.[10] During the game against Stoke City on 19 October, Corluka was severely injured. Kneed under his chin by teammate Gomes, he was immediately knocked unconscious. After ten minutes of on field treatment he was rushed to hospital where it was announced no serious damage was evident. In the Carling Cup final on 1 March 2009, Ćorluka scored his first and Tottenham's only penalty in the shootout loss to Manchester United. He has recently gained the nickname amongst Spurs' fans "The King" but is commonly known as 'Charlie' by all at Tottenham as well as the spurs fans.
Personal information
Full name Vedran Ćorluka
Date of birth 5 February 1986 (1986-02-05) (age 25)
Place of birth Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Tottenham Hotspur
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2007 Dinamo Zagreb 61 (7)
2004–2005 → Inter Zaprešić (loan) 27
2007–2008 Manchester City 38
2008– Tottenham Hotspur 72
National team‡
2006– Croatia 36
On 1 September 2008, it was announced that Ćorluka had signed for Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £8.5 million on a six-year contract, joining his fellow Croatian international and best friend, Luka Modrić at the club.[10] During the game against Stoke City on 19 October, Corluka was severely injured. Kneed under his chin by teammate Gomes, he was immediately knocked unconscious. After ten minutes of on field treatment he was rushed to hospital where it was announced no serious damage was evident. In the Carling Cup final on 1 March 2009, Ćorluka scored his first and Tottenham's only penalty in the shootout loss to Manchester United. He has recently gained the nickname amongst Spurs' fans "The King" but is commonly known as 'Charlie' by all at Tottenham as well as the spurs fans.
Personal information
Full name Vedran Ćorluka
Date of birth 5 February 1986 (1986-02-05) (age 25)
Place of birth Derventa, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Tottenham Hotspur
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2007 Dinamo Zagreb 61 (7)
2004–2005 → Inter Zaprešić (loan) 27
2007–2008 Manchester City 38
2008– Tottenham Hotspur 72
National team‡
2006– Croatia 36
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