Zan Benedicic

Zan Benedicic (born 3 October 1995) is a Slovenian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Celje. Benedicic has also represented the Slovenia national under-21 football team.

Club Career

Milan

After progressing through the youth ranks at Milan, Benedicic broke into the Milan Primavera side. For the Primavera side for the 2013–14 season, Benedicic made 35 appearances in all competitions scoring 6 goals.

During the 2014–15 pre-season, he was called up to the Milan senior team for the tour of the USA 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 Ruznic confirmed Benedicic 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 Benedicic as "a versatile, strong and technical midfield player". He made his debut for Leeds on 12 August when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute in a League Cup game against Accrington Stanley. Benedicic made his league debut for Leeds United on 30 August in a 1–0 victory against Bolton Wanderers at Elland Road.

Shortly after making his debut, Benedicic 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, also making nine appearances.

Leyton Orient

On 19 September 2016, Benedicic joined Leyton Orient on a free transfer until January 2017. He left Orient in January after his contract was not renewed.