About Mario Bilen
Born 1985. Mario Bilen is a Croatian association football player.
Club career
A stalwart in Croatia's top-flight, the 1.HNL. and youth national teams, where he befriended Luka Modric, Bilen immigrated to New Zealand in 2013 to sign for 9x OFC Oceania Champions League winners, Auckland City FC. After leading the defensive line for the club in over 100 top-flight matches in New Zealand, Bilen departed the club in December 2022, aged 36.
He is widely regarded as a club legend at City and played an instrumental role in the club's third-place finish at the FIFA Club World Cup in 2014 as the starting centre-back.
Following his departure from Auckland City, he joined Ngaruawahia United on the eve of their promotion playoff into NRFL Division 2 against Papakura City. He made his debut for Ngaruawahia in the first game of the NRFL Division 2 season in a 2–0 away win over West Auckland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mario Bilen?
Croatian footballer
When was Mario Bilen born?
Mario Bilen was born on 23 January 1985 in Vinkovci.
What is Mario Bilen's occupation?
Mario Bilen is an association football player.
What nationality is Mario Bilen?
Mario Bilen is Croatian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mario Bilen. https://biography.guide/mario-bilen/
MLA: "Mario Bilen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mario-bilen/.
Chicago: "Mario Bilen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mario-bilen/.
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