Miroslav "Miro" Major is a New Zealand

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and

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player, who is currently playing for Metro F.C. in the

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. He is a member of the

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, which is nicknamed the Futsal Whites. Born to Croatian parents, his father Mišo played professionally in

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Career

Major had a successful spell with

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in 2004, before joining

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during the same year. He made his first appearance in the

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with YoungHeart Manawatu in the 2005-2006 NZFC season, before transferring to

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late in 2006-07 NZFC season.

International career

Major made his debut for the New Zealand national futsal team in 2009.

Club history

(2004) *

(2004–2006) * YoungHeart Manawatu (2006–2007) *

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(2007–2008) *

(2010–present) * Futsal Whites - New Zealand National Futsal Team (2009–present)

References

External links

NZ Football
Metro F.C.
Young Heart ManuatuAuckland City FCNZ football player profile
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