Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Identify the player: He had his second kidney transplant in 2006. He was advised never to play football again. Beating all the odds he represented his team in Euro 2008 and also scored two goals

  1. Hamit Altintop (TUR)

  2. Ivan Klasnic (CRO)

  3. Ricardo Quaresma (POR)

  4. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (NED)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ivan Klasnić underwent his second kidney transplant in 2006 and was told his football career was over. Remarkably, he recovered to play for Croatia at Euro 2008 and scored two goals, becoming the only player to participate in a major tournament after a kidney transplant. This incredible medical comeback makes him unique in football history.