Samir Handanović "Batman"
Born in Ljubljana to Bosniak parents originally from Sanski Most, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Played 380 Serie A matches for Inter Milan, leading them as captain to the 2020–21 Serie A Scudetto and the UEFA Europa League & Champions League finals. Holds the all-time Italian Serie A record for the most penalty saves in league history (32 saves).
Why they matter
One of the greatest European goalkeepers of the 21st century.
Key achievements
- ◆Serie A Scudetto Champion with Inter Milan (2020–21)
- ◆Three-time Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year (2011, 2013, 2019)
- ◆All-time Serie A Record Holder for Penalty Saves (32 saves)
- ◆Over 80 caps for the Slovenian national team (2010 FIFA World Cup goalkeeper)
Origin and lineage
Born in Ljubljana to a family of Bosniak origin.
Sources and verification
Profile checked 2026-09-11. Quotes, videos and stock portraits from the draft were removed; ancestry claims that the source does not support are stated as contested.