Anton Mlinaric is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Marconi Stallions in the NPL NSW.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anton Mlinaric | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Marconi Stallions | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St George FC | |||
| 2016 | Marconi Stallions | ||
| 2017–2022 | Sydney FC | ||
| 2021 | → Dinamo Zagreb (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Sydney FC NPL | 12 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Brisbane Roar (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Brisbane Roar NPL (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Brisbane Roar | 11 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Oakleigh Cannons | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | Marconi Stallions | 11 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2021 | |||
Career
editSydney FC
editMilnaric came through the youth academy of Sydney FC and was identified as a highly talented defender from his performances in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition.[1] Sydney allowed Milnaric to travel to Croatia where he had a successful trial with Dinamo Zagreb.[2] Following his return to Sydney after being released from Dinamo Zagreb without securing a contract, Sydney agreed to loan him to Queensland A-League club Brisbane Roar in an effort to continue providing him with match time in a professional environment.[3]
Following the end of his loan spell with Brisbane, his contract at Sydney was not renewed, and he would sign a full-time contract with Brisbane Roar.[4]
Brisbane Roar
editMlinaric began his professional career with A-League club Brisbane Roar,[5] making his debut in the 2021-22 season. Mlinaric made 14 appearances for the Roar in all competitions before he was released on a free transfer in the January transfer window the following season.[6]
Oakleigh Cannons
editFollowing his release from Brisbane, Milnaric moved to Victoria and signed with NPL Victoria club Oakleigh Cannons for the 2023 season.[7]
References
edit- ^ Potter, Finn. "Sydney FC prospect Mlinaric joins Dinamo Zagreb after successful trial". SBS. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Dave. "Sydney FC teen Mlinaric vying to join Dinamo Zagreb talent pool". SBS. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Davidson, John. "EXCLUSIVE: A-LEAGUE'S BRISBANE ROAR SET TO SIGN SYDNEY FC DEFENDER". FTBL. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Paquette, Catherine. "FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER AUSTIN CLOSE TO SIGNING WITH A-LEAGUE'S ROAR". FTBL. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Roar sign Anton Mlinarić on loan | Brisbane Roar FC". brisbaneroar.com.au. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Connor Chapman and Anton Mlinaric depart Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar FC. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "NPLM Season Preview: Oakleigh Cannons FC". Football Victoria. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
External links
edit- Anton Mlinaric at Soccerway