Željko Milinovič facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 October 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Ljubljana, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Slovan | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1991 | Slovan | 17 | (0) |
| 1992–1994 | Olimpija | 50 | (4) |
| 1994–1995 | Ljubljana | 25 | (1) |
| 1995–1998 | Maribor | 99 | (3) |
| 1998–2000 | LASK | 65 | (6) |
| 2000–2001 | Grazer AK | 19 | (1) |
| 2001–2004 | JEF United | 103 | (8) |
| 2004–2006 | LASK | 46 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Olimpija Bežigrad | 15 | (2) |
| Total | 439 | (25) | |
| National team | |||
| 1997–2002 | Slovenia | 38 | (3) |
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Željko Milinovič was born on October 12, 1969. He is a former professional footballer from Slovenia. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Željko was a key player for his country, representing Slovenia in two big tournaments: the Euro 2000 and the World Cup 2002.
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Playing for Clubs
Željko Milinovič started his football journey in his hometown of Ljubljana, playing for a local team called Slovan.
Success with Olimpija
After playing for Slovan for a short time, he moved to Olimpija Ljubljana. This was a very successful period for him! With Olimpija, he helped his team win the Slovenian Championship three times in a row. This is like winning the top football league in Slovenia. He also won the Slovenian Cup once, which is a different kind of tournament.
Time at Maribor
After playing for another team called Ljubljana for one season, Željko joined Maribor. Here, he continued his winning streak. He helped Maribor win the Slovenian Championship two times in a row. He also won the Slovenian Cup with them.
Playing Abroad
Željko Milinovič also played football in other countries. He had successful times playing in Austria for teams like LASK Linz and Grazer AK. He also played in Japan for a team called JEF United Ichihara. Playing in different countries helped him gain lots of experience.
Playing for Slovenia
Željko Milinovič was an important player for the Slovenian national team. He played for his country 38 times and scored 3 goals. When a player plays for their national team, it's called being "capped."
Big Tournaments
He was part of the Slovenian team that played in the Euro 2000 and the World Cup 2002. These are two of the biggest football tournaments in the world, where countries compete against each other. His last game for Slovenia was at the World Cup 2002, when they played against Paraguay.
Awards and Trophies
Željko Milinovič won many important awards during his career. These are called "Honours."
Olimpija
- Slovenian League Champion: 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94
- Slovenian Cup Winner: 1992–93
Maribor
- Slovenian League Champion: 1996–97, 1997–98
- Slovenian Cup Winner: 1996–97
LASK
- Austrian Cup: Runner-up in 1999–2000 (meaning they reached the final but didn't win)
See also
In Spanish: Željko Milinovič para niños
- Slovenian international players
- NK Maribor players
