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Matej Jelić

b. 1990

Croatian footballer

Association football player
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About Matej Jelić

Born 1990. Matej Jelić is a Croatian association football player.

Matej Jelić (born 5 November 1990) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward for NK Valpovka Valpovo.

Club career MŠK Žilina Jelić joined MŠK Žilina in the summer of 2013. On 28 July 2013, he scored a goal on his competitive debut for Žilina in a 3–1 league victory over FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce. In the 2014–15 season, Jelić became the league's joint top scorer (alongside Jan Kalabiška) with 19 goals. Overall, he scored 29 goals for MŠK Žilina in 67 league appearances, he also added 8 goals in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa League.

SK Rapid Wien On 31 August 2015, MŠK Žilina announced the departure of Jelić to Austrian side SK Rapid Wien. He signed a four-year contract until the summer of 2019.

HNK Rijeka (loan) On 21 July 2017, Jelić was loaned to HNK Rijeka until the end of the season, with a buying option.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Slovak First Football League top scorer: 2014–15

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Important facts

Born
5 November 1990, Našice
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Croatia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matej Jelić?

Croatian footballer

When was Matej Jelić born?

Matej Jelić was born on 5 November 1990 in Našice.

What is Matej Jelić's occupation?

Matej Jelić is an association football player.

What nationality is Matej Jelić?

Matej Jelić is Croatian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matej Jelić

· Wikidata: Q6786393

· DBpedia: Matej Jelić

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