Rene Krhin
A technically gifted Slovenian midfielder whose promising career was shaped by a major Serie A move and consistent service for his national team.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Slovenian footballer·Birthday: May 21·Millennials
Biography
Rene Krhin emerged as one of Slovenia's most promising football exports in the late 2000s, a tall, elegant central midfielder known for his composure and passing range. His potential was recognized early by Inter Milan, who signed him as a teenager, placing him in a storied environment alongside world-class talent. Although breaking into Inter's star-studded lineup proved difficult, his time there included a Serie A title and a Champions League winner's medal in 2010, an invaluable formative experience. Loan spells and subsequent permanent moves to clubs like Bologna, Granada, and Nantes saw him seek the regular playing time his talent warranted. For the Slovenian national team, Krhin was a mainstay for nearly a decade, earning 48 caps and representing his country with a quiet authority in the midfield before his early retirement due to injury.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rene was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rene Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Rene's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Serie A title as part of the Inter Milan squad in 2010.
- Earned 48 international caps for the Slovenia national team between 2009 and 2019.
- Made over 100 appearances in Italy's top-flight Serie A across spells with Inter Milan and Bologna.
Did You Know?
He was part of the Inter Milan squad that achieved a historic treble under manager José Mourinho.
He made his senior debut for Slovenia at the age of 19.
He retired from professional football in 2023 at the age of 33.
“You must be strong in the mind to survive at the highest level of this sport.”
