Slovenian footballer
Martin Milec (born 20 September 1991) is a Slovenian footballer who plays for Slovenian PrvaLiga side Maribor. Although primarily a right-back, he can also play as a midfielder.
Club career
Milec began his career at the age of six at local club Rače, and then joined Aluminij after a few months.[2] He made his senior debut for Aluminij at the age of 17.[2]
In July 2010, he signed a four-year contract with Slovenian PrvaLiga club Maribor.[3] In the 2013–14 PrvaLiga season, he was chosen as the best young footballer of the league.[4]
In June 2014, after four years with Maribor, Milec signed for Belgian top division side Standard Liège.[5][6]
On 6 August 2017, Milec returned to Maribor on a three-year contract.[7]
International career
Throughout his career, Milec was a member of the Slovenia youth selections and represented the under-19 team at the 2009 UEFA Under-19 Championship.[1][8] He also played for the under-21 team.
Between 2013 and 2022, Milec was capped eight times for the Slovenia senior team, scoring no goals in the process.[9][10]
Personal life
A native of Podova,[1] Milec is a lifelong fan of NK Maribor, a club he played for, and regularly attended Maribor's matches as a child.[11]
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