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Football Biography

Davor Šuker

Croatian · Born 1968

CroatiaWorld Cup 1998Golden Boot
Centre Forward
69
caps
45
goals

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Croatia's World Cup Golden Boot winner in 1998 — one of the finest finishers of his era whose goals guided Croatia to their first World Cup semi-final.

Davor Šuker's six goals at the 1998 World Cup won him the Golden Boot and established him as one of the finest finishers at a major tournament. His goal against Germany in the quarter-final and his winner against England in the third-place play-off are among the most celebrated in Croatian football history. He won 69 Croatia caps.

His Golden Boot at the 1998 World Cup came in Croatia's first-ever World Cup appearance as an independent nation.

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Career Honours

  • World Cup Golden Boot 1998
  • 69 Croatia caps, 45 goals
  • La Liga (Real Madrid)