Željko Milinovič facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 12 October 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Ljubljana, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | 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) | |
International career | |||
1997–2002 | Slovenia | 38 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Željko Milinovič, born on October 12, 1969, is a former professional football player from Slovenia. He was a strong defender on the field. Željko proudly played for his country in two big tournaments: the Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup.
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Playing for Clubs
Željko Milinovič started his football journey in his hometown of Ljubljana. He first played for a local team called Slovan.
Early Success in Slovenia
After playing for Slovan, Željko joined Olimpija Ljubljana. This was a very successful time for him. He helped Olimpija win the Slovenian Championship three times in a row! He also won the Slovenian Cup once with them.
After a short time at Ljubljana, he moved to Maribor. There, he continued his winning streak. He helped Maribor win the Slovenian Championship two more times. He also won another Slovenian Cup with Maribor.
Playing Abroad
Željko Milinovič also played football in other countries. He had successful times in Austria, playing for teams like LASK Linz and Grazer AK. He also played in Japan for JEF United Ichihara. Playing in different countries showed how skilled he was as a defender.
Playing for His Country
Željko Milinovič was an important player for the Slovenia national team. He played in 38 international matches for Slovenia. During these games, he scored three goals.
Big Tournaments
Željko represented Slovenia in two major international tournaments. He played in the Euro 2000. He also played in the 2002 World Cup. His last game for Slovenia was at the 2002 World Cup, against Paraguay.
International Goals
Željko Milinovič scored three goals for Slovenia. Here are the details of those goals:
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 26 April 2000 | Stade de France, Paris | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–3 | Friendly match |
2 | 7 October 2000 | Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–1 | FIFA World Cup 2002 qualification |
3 | 5 September 2001 | Marakana, Belgrade | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | FIFA World Cup 2002 qualification |
Awards and Trophies
Željko Milinovič won several important trophies during his career.
With Olimpija
- Slovenian PrvaLiga: 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94 (three times)
- Slovenian Cup: 1992–93 (one time)
With Maribor
- Slovenian PrvaLiga: 1996–97, 1997–98 (two times)
- Slovenian Cup: 1996–97 (one time)
With LASK
- Austrian Cup: He was part of the team that finished second in 1999–2000.
More About Footballers
- Slovenian international players
- NK Maribor players
See also
In Spanish: Željko Milinovič para niños