Benjamin Verbič is a Slovenian professional footballer known for playing as a left winger.
Verbič made his professional debut for NK Celje on May 29, 2011, in a match against Primorje.
Verbič made his debut for the Slovenia national team on March 30, 2015, in a friendly against Qatar.
Biography
Early Life
Benjamin Verbič was born in Celje, Slovenia, where he began his journey in football. He made his professional debut for his hometown club, NK Celje, on May 29, 2011, in a match against Primorje. Although his first season saw limited playtime, he quickly began to make an impact in subsequent seasons, scoring his first career goal in April 2012 and contributing significantly to his team's performances.
Career Progression
Verbič's career took off as he transitioned from NK Celje to various clubs, including a loan to NK Šampion in 2012. He returned to Celje, where he continued to develop his skills, eventually leading to a move to F.C. Copenhagen in 2015. At Copenhagen, he made an immediate impact, scoring just two minutes into his debut. His time in Denmark was marked by success, winning multiple league titles and cups.
In 2018, Verbič signed with FC Dynamo Kyiv, where he continued to excel, adding to his trophy cabinet with the Ukrainian Premier League and Cup titles. His international career also flourished, making his debut for the Slovenia national team in 2015 and scoring his first international goal in 2016. Notably, he played a crucial role in Slovenia's qualification for UEFA Euro 2024, scoring the decisive goal against Kazakhstan in November 2023.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Verbič has accumulated numerous honors, including league titles in Denmark and Ukraine, as well as a Greek Cup with Panathinaikos in 2023-24. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Slovenian football, showcasing his talent as a left winger and his ability to perform on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
On 30 March 2015, Verbič made his debut for the Slovenia national team, starting in an eventual 1–0 friendly defeat to Qatar at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. He scored his first international goal on 11 November 2016 in an away win over Malta in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification. On 20 November 2023, Verbič scored the winning goal for Slovenia in the 86th minute in a 2–1 victory over Kazakhstan, which qualified his country for UEFA Euro 2024, their first European Championship appearance since 2000 and their first major tournament since the 2010 World Cup.
Club
As of match played 25 July 2024
International
As of match played 4 June 2026
Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Verbič goal.
Celje
Born in Celje, Verbič made his Slovenian PrvaLiga debut for hometown club Celje on 29 May 2011 in a 3–2 home defeat to Primorje, replacing Iztok Močivnik for the last 24 minutes in his only appearance of the season. He made twelve league appearances the following season (eight starts), contributing a first career goal on 3 April 2012, a consolation goal in a 2–1 home defeat against Olimpija Ljubljana. On 23 May 2012, in the 2011–12 Slovenian Football Cup final against already-crowned league winners Maribor, Verbič scored in extra time in a 2–2 draw but missed the first penalty as his team lost in a shoot-out. Verbič made 26 league appearances for Celje in the 2012–13 season, scoring 3 goals. On 24 August he was loaned to Šampion of the Slovenian Second League, where he made three appearances, two as a starter. Celje again reached the cup final, losing 1–0 to Maribor at Bonifika Stadium in Koper on 29 May 2013, with Verbič playing the entire match. In the quarter-final first leg on 24 October 2012, he scored both of the team's goals to defeat Dravinja, netting in the second minute and in added time. On 25 October 2014, Verbič scored a first career hat-trick in a 5–0 home win against Radomlje.
Copenhagen
On 27 April 2015, Verbič signed a four-year contract with Copenhagen, to join at the end of the season. He scored two minutes into his debut on 16 July, a 2–0 home win over Newtown of Wales in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. His Danish…
- Club
- NK Celje (2011–2015)
- Club
- NK Šampion (2012–2012)
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen (2015–2018)
- Club
- Slovenia national under-21 football team (2013–2014)
- Club
- Slovenia men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- FC Dynamo Kyiv (2018–)
- National team
- Slovenia
Legacy
Copenhagen
Danish Superliga: 2015–16, 2016–17 Danish Cup: 2015–16, 2016–17 Dynamo Kyiv
Ukrainian Premier League: 2020–21 Ukrainian Cup: 2019–20, 2020–21 Ukrainian Super Cup: 2018, 2019, 2020 Panathinaikos
Greek Cup: 2023–24
Clubs
- Slovenia men's national football team2015current
- FC Dynamo Kyiv2018current
- NK Celje2011–2015
- NK Šampion2012–2012
- Slovenia national under-21 football team2013–2014
- F.C. Copenhagen2015–2018
Played together with
Aboubakar KeitaF.C. Copenhagen · 2016–2019- Adam MitchellNK Celje · 2017–2017
- Adamas GolodetsFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1958–1959
Aderinsola Habib EseolaFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2009–2010
Admir MehmediFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2012–2014
Adnan ZildžovićNK Celje · 1995–1996- Adrian SosnovschiFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1997–1998
Akhmed AlibekovFC Dynamo Kyiv
Akhrik TsveibaFC Dynamo Kyiv · 1990–1993- Aki HyryläinenF.C. Copenhagen · 1996–1998
Akinkunmi AmooF.C. Copenhagen
Alan AussiFC Dynamo Kyiv · 2019–2023
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Identifiers & aliases
Benjamin Verbič is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Celje and the Slovenia national team.
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