 Benedičič with theSlovenia U21 in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1995-10-03)3 October 1995 (age 30) | ||
| Place of birth | Kranj, Slovenia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Triglav Kranj | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | Triglav Kranj | ||
| 2011–2013 | AC Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | AC Milan | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | →Leeds United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Como | 9 | (0) |
| 2016 | Ascoli | 9 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Leyton Orient | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | Olbia | 8 | (0) |
| 2018–2022 | Celje | 81 | (6) |
| 2022–2023 | Koper | 29 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Rogaška | 17 | (0) |
| 2024 | Kauno Žalgiris | 29 | (2) |
| 2025– | Triglav Kranj | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Slovenia U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2010 | Slovenia U17 | 2 | (1) |
| 2013 | Slovenia U18 | 5 | (1) |
| 2013–2016 | Slovenia U21 | 13 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 January 2025 | |||
Žan Benedičič (born 3 October 1995) is a Slovenianfootballer who plays as anattacking midfielder forTriglav Kranj. He represented Slovenia at various youth levels.
After progressing through the youth ranks atAC Milan, Benedičič broke into theMilan Primavera side. In the 2013–14 season, he made 35 appearances for the Primavera side in all competitions, and also scored 6 goals.[citation needed]
During the 2014–15 pre-season, he was called up to the Milan senior team for the tour of the United States by new Milan manager and his former youth coachFilippo Inzaghi,[2] but on 29 July 2014, he flew home from the tour, strengthening speculation that he was preparing to sign on loan forLeeds United.[3][4] On 30 July his agentAmir Ružnić confirmed Benedičič was close to a move to Leeds.[5]
On 4 August 2014, it was confirmed that he had signed for Leeds United on a one-year loan deal, with the option for Leeds to buy at the end of the loan. Leeds head coachDavid Hockaday described Benedičič as "a versatile, strong and technical midfield player".[6] He made his début for Leeds on 12 August when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute in aLeague Cup game againstAccrington Stanley.[7] Benedičič made his league début for Leeds United on 30 August in a 1–0 victory againstBolton Wanderers atElland Road.[8]
Shortly after making his debut, Benedičič picked up a knee injury with would rule him out for the season after he required knee surgery.[9]
After his loan spell expired at Leeds during the summer of 2015, he returned to Italy, signing forComo where he made nine appearances before signing forAscoli, also making nine appearances.
On 19 September 2016, Benedičič joinedLeyton Orient on a free transfer until January 2017. He left Orient in January after his contract was not renewed.[10]
Benedičič was capped for theSlovenia national under-21 football team, making his debut on 6 September 2013 againstRussia U21.[1] He scored his first goal on 19 November 2013 when he scored a goal in Slovenia U21s' 5–1 victory againstBulgaria U21.[1]
Celje
