Nicolas Milanovic Explained

Nicolas Milanovic
Fullname:Nicolas Milanovic
Birth Date:14 November 2001
Birth Place:Penrith, Australia
Height:1.85m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Western Sydney Wanderers
Clubnumber:14
Youthclubs1:Sydney United 58
Youthclubs2:Western Sydney Wanderers
Years1:2020
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Clubs1:St Albans Saints
Years2:2020–2023
Caps2:36
Goals2:5
Clubs2:Western United
Years3:2021–2023
Caps3:10
Goals3:6
Clubs3:Western United NPL
Years4:2023
Caps4:5
Goals4:4
Clubs4:Western Sydney Wanderers NPL
Years5:2023–
Caps5:43
Goals5:15
Clubs5:Western Sydney Wanderers
Nationalyears1:2024
Nationalteam1:Australia U23
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:30 November 2024
Nationalteam-Update:4 April 2024

Nicolas Milanovic (born 14 November 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

Career

Western United

Milanovic began his professional career at Western United, joining the club in a COVID-19 pandemic enforced hub in New South Wales in 2020.[1] Milanovic made 36 appearances for Western United before departing the club mid-way through the 2022–23 season, citing his intention to return to Sydney.[2]

Western Sydney Wanderers

Within minutes of publicly departing Western United, it was announced that Milanovic had joined Western Sydney Wanderers.[3] Milanovic made his debut coming off the bench in a 0-1 loss to Sydney FC. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-3 loss to Melbourne City.

Having come off the bench in every game that he played in last season, Milanovic was handed a starting role for the Wanderers in the 2023–24 season playing in all but two matches as he was called up for Olyroos duty. Milanovic finished the season as the club's top scorer tied with Lachlan Brook, having both scored nine goals. Thanks to his good performances over the season, Milanovic signed a one-year contract extension with the Wanderers keeping him at the club until 2026.[4]

On 8 September 2024, Milanovic scored his first professional hat-trick against the Newcastle Jets in a 4-1 win.[5]

Personal life

Born in Australia, Milanovic is of Croatian descent.[6]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Milanovic and Antelmi join Western United ahead of A-League restart. 17 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Nicolas Milanovic departs Western United to return home. 7 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Milanovic signs for hometown club. 7 February 2023.
  4. Web site: Milanovic signs extension. 9 October 2024.
  5. News: Guelas . Joanna . Milanovic hat-trick powers Wanderers to win over Jets . 9 November 2024 . Canberra Times . 8 November 2024.
  6. Web site: Nicolas Milanovic opens up on 'surreal' Sydney United reunion. Nicholas. Hughes. 9 August 2022. Western United.
  7. News: A-League All Stars Men lock in final 21-player squad to take on Newcastle United this Friday. A-League Men. 20 May 2024. 24 May 2024.