Player Details

Name

Mitja Ilenic

Pronunciation

MIT-cha ILL-len-ich

Height

5' 10"

Weight

157 lbs

Date of Birth

12.26.2004 (19)

Birthplace

Slovenia, Slovenia

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
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Internationals | NYCFC Pair Selected for International Duty 

Internationals | NYCFC Pair Selected for International Duty 

Two New York City Football Club players have been selected to represent their country later this month. Ilenič, 19, joined NYCFC in January 2023 and has previously represented his country at U17, U18, U19, and U21 level. He will now aim to make his senior national team debut for Slovenia
Internationals | NYCFC Duo Selected For International Duty 

Internationals | NYCFC Duo Selected For International Duty 
Internationals | NYCFC Pair Selected for International Duty 

Internationals | NYCFC Pair Selected for International Duty 
VOTE | Player of the Month for April

VOTE | Player of the Month for April
Mitja Ilenič | “New York Is Unbelievable.”

Mitja Ilenič | “New York Is Unbelievable.”
Richy Ledezma | “We’re Building Chemistry Every Day.”

Richy Ledezma | “We’re Building Chemistry Every Day.”
Career Summary

2023: The Slovenian defender joined the Club at the start of January from NK Domžale through 2026 with an option for 2027, pending receipt of his ITC and P1 visa. 

2022: The right-back made 32 appearances in Slovenia's first division, the PrvaLiga, scoring three goals across all competitions with The Yellows, and also made seven appearances for the youth national team. He became the second youngest player to represent the U21 Slovenian National Team at the age of 17 years two months and 27 days.