Celje#23

Žan Karničnik

Right-Back / Slovenia

Biography

Žan Karničnik (born 18 September 1994) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Celje and the Slovenia national team.

Quick facts

Position: Right-Back
Nationality: Slovenia
Current club: Celje
Shirt number: 23
Date of birth: Sep 18, 1994
Age: 31
Birthplace: Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight: 77 kg (170 lb)
Status: Active

Career

Celje

2024 / 2026

Celje

Loan / 2023 / 2023

Ludogorets Razgrad

Permanent / 2022 / 2023

Ludogorets Razgrad II

Celje

Slovenian 1. SNL / Slovenia

Club page View squad

Permanent / 2022 / 2022

NŠ Mura

Permanent / 2017 / 2022

NK Maribor

Permanent / 2015 / 2017

Honours

club honours

Slovenian Prva Liga

2025-2026 / Celje

Bulgarian First League

2021-2022 / Ludogorets Razgrad

Milestones

UEFA European Championships Player Of The MatchJun 20, 2024 / Slovenia