Janez Istenič (born 23 December 1940) is a Slovenian winemaker and former footballer.[1]

Early life

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Istenič was born in 1940 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.[2] He was regarded as a Slovenia goalkeeper prospect.[3]

International career

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Istenič represented Yugoslavia internationally at youth level.[4]

Post-playing career

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Istenič has been regarded as the first producer of sparkling wine in Slovenia.[5]

Personal life

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Istenič's father was a train driver.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Kako je kralj Janez postao kralj Ivan". vino.hr.
  2. ^ "Janez Istenič - Siol article".
  3. ^ "Janez Istenič – nogometni vratar in vinarska legenda". dnevnik.si.
  4. ^ "Janez Istenič - Slovenske Novice article". Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Janez Istenič - Selo article".
  6. ^ "Jan, iz Škofje Loke med zvezde poslan". slovenskenovice.si (Archived). Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)