About Ivan Krstić
Lived 1980 – 2000 (aged 19). Ivan Krstić was a Yugoslav association football player.
Ivan "Beli" Krstić (Serbian Cyrillic: Иван Бели Крстић; 30 June 1980 – 29 May 2000) was a Serbian footballer who played for FK Radnički Niš.
Krstić started playing for Radnički at the age of 9, eventually joining the first team and becoming captain. He also represented the Yugoslavia U21 national team.
On 29 May 2000, Krstić was struck by lightning during training and was killed instantly. He was 19 years old. In his honour, the youth academy of Radnički is named after him and his shirt number 10 has been retired by the club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ivan Krstić?
Serbian footballer (1980-2000)
When was Ivan Krstić born?
Ivan Krstić was born on 29 June 1980.
When did Ivan Krstić die?
Ivan Krstić died on 29 May 2000 in Niš.
What was Ivan Krstić's occupation?
Ivan Krstić was an association football player.
What nationality was Ivan Krstić?
Ivan Krstić was Yugoslav.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ivan Krstić (footballer)
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