Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter M

He is also a former member (2003 - 2007) of Croatian Parliament. His nickname, short for "Croatian C

He is also a former member (2003 - 2007) of Croatian Parliament. His nickname, short for "Croatian Cop", comes from his membership in the Croatian police's Anti-Terrorist Group ATJ Lu?ko.Filipovi? has been successful in both K-1 and PRIDE Fighting Championships. On September 10, 2006, he won the PRIDE 2006 Open Weight Grand Prix, and in 2007 began fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Filipovi? is famous for his left high kicks, with which he has knocked out many of his opponents.Filipovi? started his professional career in 1996 as a kickboxer, following in the footsteps of his compatriot Branko Cikati?. Before turning pro Filipovi? was said to have accumulated an amateur boxing record of 40-5 (31 KO's).[3] At the time, Filipovi? was working as a commando in the Croatian police anti-terrorist unit Alpha (stationed in Lu?ko near Zagreb), which earned him his nickname "Cro Cop"

A Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and mixed martial artist (MMA). He is also a for

A Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and mixed martial artist (MMA). He is also a former member (2003 - 2007) of Croatian Parliament. His nickname, short for "Croatian Cop", comes from his membership in the Croatian police's Anti-Terrorist Group ATJ Lucko.

Is a retired football player. He had changed his nationality to Singaporean in 2002 in order to play

Is a retired football player. He had changed his nationality to Singaporean in 2002 in order to play for the Singapore national football team.With SAFFC, he scored a total of 150 S.League goals in five seasons along with seven goals in Asian competitions.

An Italian footballer. He plays as a Midfielder. He is currently playing for italian Serie B team An

An Italian footballer. He plays as a Midfielder. He is currently playing for italian Serie B team Ancona, on loan from Siena.

Is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a forward for FK Makedonija Gjorce Petrov in the Macedonian

Is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a forward for FK Makedonija Gjorce Petrov in the Macedonian First League.

Is a retired Croatian football player and currently an active football manager.As a coach, he won th

Is a retired Croatian football player and currently an active football manager.As a coach, he won the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship in Chile, with the Yugoslavia U-18 national team composed of names such as Robert Prosinecki, Zvonimir Boban and Davor Šuker. During 1989 and 1993, when he coached Chilean club Colo-Colo, he managed to win the Copa Libertadores in 1991. Today, he is the only coach who ever won Copa Libertadores with a Chilean team.

Was a Croatian footballer who played international football for the both the Croatian and Royal Yugo

Was a Croatian footballer who played international football for the both the Croatian and Royal Yugoslavian national teams.He became national champion of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia with Gradanski Zagreb in 1937 and 1940. His international career in the Kingdom lasted from 1931 to 1939 during which he was capped 23 times, scoring four goals.

Was a Yugoslav Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1936 Summer

Was a Yugoslav Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a Croatian professional footballer, currently on a loan to Lokomotiva from Dinamo Zagreb.

Is a Croatian professional footballer, currently on a loan to Lokomotiva from Dinamo Zagreb.

An Italian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Genoa.Lamantia started out playing at a young

An Italian football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Genoa.Lamantia started out playing at a young age for Novara, he also had trial spell at English side Tottenham Hotspur. In 2007-2008, the young keeper moved to Genoa after the club had just gained promotion to Serie A.

S a German figure skater who competed in pairs. His first partner was Jekatarina Silnitzkaja, and he

S a German figure skater who competed in pairs. His first partner was Jekatarina Silnitzkaja, and he later teamed up with Emilie Gras for a year.

Is a Yugoslav-born, Serbian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. Compet

Is a Yugoslav-born, Serbian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals at Los Angeles in 1984 with a gold in the C-2 500 m and a silver in the C-2 1000 m events.

Is a Croatian football player currently playing for Hajduk Split. He can play as a right back, right

Is a Croatian football player currently playing for Hajduk Split. He can play as a right back, right midfielder, winger or even striker.

Is a German bobsleder who has competed since 1998.

Is a German bobsleder who has competed since 1998.

An Italian football midfielder.

An Italian football midfielder.

Is a Croatian footballer currently under contract for Croatian side Medimurje.

Is a Croatian footballer currently under contract for Croatian side Medimurje.

Is a retired boxer from Yugoslavia.

Is a retired boxer from Yugoslavia.

Is a Montenegrin footballer. He currently plays for FC Chornomorets Odesa.He played in Montenegro’

Is a Montenegrin footballer. He currently plays for FC Chornomorets Odesa.He played in Montenegro’s first ever international, a 2-1 victory over Hungary on 24 March 2007. He also played in the Kirin Cup.

Was a Serbian water polo player who led the team to gold at the 1968 Summer Olympics and silver at t

Was a Serbian water polo player who led the team to gold at the 1968 Summer Olympics and silver at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also won bronzes at the European Championships in 1966 and 1970.

An Italian footballer defender. He currently plays for Serie A club S.S.C. Napoli.

An Italian footballer defender. He currently plays for Serie A club S.S.C. Napoli.

Is a Croatian football forward, currently playing for Croatian team NK Zmaj Makarska.

Is a Croatian football forward, currently playing for Croatian team NK Zmaj Makarska.

Is the current head coach of Hannover 96. He was the head coach of FC Schalke 04 from 2006 to 2008.

Is the current head coach of Hannover 96. He was the head coach of FC Schalke 04 from 2006 to 2008. He was in charge of Schalke in the year Schalke 04 finished second in the German premier league after VfB Stuttgart.

Is a former Croatian footballer.

Is a former Croatian footballer.

An Italian footballer. He plays as a Defender. He is currently playing for Italian Serie C2 team San

An Italian footballer. He plays as a Defender. He is currently playing for Italian Serie C2 team San Marino Calcio.

Is an Italian bobsledder who competed from 203 to 2007. His best Bobsleigh World Cup finish was thir

Is an Italian bobsledder who competed from 203 to 2007. His best Bobsleigh World Cup finish was third in the two-man event at Lake Placid in December 2006.