Timi Max Elšnik

Derby County

Elšnik joined the Derby County academy in 2015 at the age of 17. During his first season, he initially played for the under-18 team before progressing to the under-21 squad. At the end of the 2015–16 season, he was named the club's Scholar of the Year. Shortly after signing a new three-year contract with the club in August 2016, he made his first team debut as a substitute against Carlisle United in the EFL Cup, scoring twice in Derby's penalty shoot-out win. He was released by Derby in July 2019.

Loans to Swindon Town, Mansfield Town and Northampton Town

On 31 August 2017, Elšnik signed on a season-long loan for Swindon Town along with Derby teammate Kellan Gordon. Two days later, Elšnik made his Swindon debut during their 4–1 home defeat against Barnet, featuring for the entire 90 minutes. On 31 August 2018, Elšnik signed on a season-long loan for Mansfield Town. Four days later, Elšnik made his Mansfield debut during their 2–1 away win against Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy, featuring for the entire 90 minutes. On 30 October 2018, Elšnik was brought back into the Mansfield side, starting the game against Crewe Alexandra. He scored two goals ensuring a 3–0 win for Mansfield. In January 2019, Mansfield activated a clause to terminate the loan spell during the winter transfer window. Shortly after his return to Derby, he was loaned to Northampton Town until the end of the season.

Olimpija Ljubljana

In January 2020, Elšnik returned…

Elšnik has represented Slovenia at the under-17, under-18, under-19, and under-21 levels. He was the captain of the under-21 team at the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He made his senior debut on 8 October 2021 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Malta, replacing Jasmin Kurtić late in the game. In June 2024, Elšnik was called up to the squad for UEFA Euro 2024 by Slovenian coach Matjaž Kek. He appeared as a starter in all four Slovenia matches at the tournament.

Club

As of 5 October 2023

International

As of match played 31 March 2026

Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Elšnik goal.

Olimpija Ljubljana

Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2022–23 Slovenian Cup: 2020–21, 2022–23 Red Star Belgrade

Serbian SuperLiga: 2024–25, 2025–26 Serbian Cup: 2024–25, 2025–26