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Career & Clubs
AC Milan
After progressing through the youth ranks at AC Milan, Benedičič broke into the Milan Primavera side. In the 2013–14 season, he made 35 appearances for the Primavera side in all competitions, and also scored 6 goals. During the 2014–15 pre-season, he was called up to the Milan senior team for the tour of the United States by new Milan manager and his former youth coach Filippo Inzaghi, but on 29 July 2014, he flew home from the tour, strengthening speculation that he was preparing to sign on loan for Leeds United. On 30 July his agent Amir Ružnić confirmed Benedičič was close to a move to Leeds.
Loan to Leeds United
On 4 August 2014, it was confirmed that he had signed for Leeds United on a one-year loan deal, with the option for Leeds to buy at the end of the loan. Leeds head coach David Hockaday described Benedičič as "a versatile, strong and technical midfield player". He made his début for Leeds on 12 August when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute in a League Cup game against Accrington Stanley. Benedičič made his league début for Leeds United on 30 August in a 1–0 victory against Bolton Wanderers at Elland Road. Shortly after making his debut, Benedičič picked up a knee injury with would rule him out for the season after he required knee surgery.
Return to Italy
After his loan spell expired at Leeds during the summer of 2015, he returned to Italy, signing for Como where he made nine appearances before signing for Ascoli,…
Benedičič was capped for the Slovenia national under-21 football team, making his debut on 6 September 2013 against Russia U21. He scored his first goal on 19 November 2013 when he scored a goal in Slovenia U21s' 5–1 victory against Bulgaria U21.
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- Leeds United F.C. (2014–2014)
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- AC Milan (2013–2015)
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- Como 1907 (2015–2016)
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- Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC (2016–)
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- Slovenia national under-17 football team (2012–2012)
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- Slovenia national under-21 football team (2013–)
Legacy
Clubs
- Slovenia national under-21 football team2013current
- Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC2016current
- Slovenia national under-17 football team2012–2012
- AC Milan2013–2015
- Leeds United F.C.2014–2014
- Como 19072015–2016
Played together with
Aapo HalmeLeeds United F.C.
Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
Abdelhamid SabiriAscoli Calcio 1898 FC · 2020–2022
Abdelkader GhezzalComo 1907 · 2015- Abdon SgarbiAC Milan · 1927–1929
Abel AguilarAscoli Calcio 1898 FC · 2005–2005- Accursio BentivegnaAscoli Calcio 1898 FC
- Accursio BentivegnaComo 1907 · 2015–2015
- Achille CoserAscoli Calcio 1898 FC · 2010–2011
Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2010
Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2012
- Adam DruryLeeds United F.C. · 2012–2014
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Žan Benedičič is a Slovenian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Velesovo Cerklje. He represented Slovenia at various youth levels.
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