Vanja Milinković-Savić

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Vanja Milinković-Savić born?February 20, 1997
2. Where was Vanja Milinković-Savić born?Spain
3. What is the primary position?Goalkeeper
4. What is the current club affiliation?On loan to Serie A club Napoli from Torino
5. Who is Vanja Milinković‑Savić?Vanja Milinković‑Savić is a tall goalkeeper from Serbia who plays for Italian clubs in Serie A.
6. How did he start his football career?He first tried to join Manchester United but could not get a UK work permit, so he signed with Lechia Gdańsk in Poland to play senior football.

UK Work Permit: A legal document required for non-citizens to be employed in the United Kingdom, often based on specific criteria.
Serie A: The premier professional football league in Italy, recognized globally for its high level of competition and tactical play.
On Loan: A temporary transfer of a player from one club to another, typically to gain experience or fill a squad vacancy.
Midfielder: A player positioned between the defenders and forwards, responsible for both offensive and defensive contributions in the central areas of the pitch.