Jan Mlakar — Slovenian professional footballer (forward)

• Full name: Jan Mlakar
• Nationality: Slovenia
• Date of birth: 16 March 1997
• Place of birth: Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Primary position: Centre forward / striker

Club career highlights (including Maribor)

• Early career: Product of NK Domžale youth system; spent time in youth setups including Maribor earlier in his development.
• Maribor: Jan Mlakar joined NK Maribor in 2023. He featured for Maribor in the Slovenian PrvaLiga and domestic cup competitions, bringing experience and goal threat to the squad.
• Other clubs: Mlakar has played abroad as well — notable clubs include Hajduk Split (loan), and spells in England with Liverpool’s youth/loan arrangements early in his career; he has also played for clubs in Italy and Portugal on loan and transfers (examples include spells at Pisa and União Leiria). He spent time at Hajduk Split where he enjoyed significant playing time and goals prior to moving to Maribor.

International career

• Represented Slovenia at youth levels and progressed to the senior national team, earning caps and contributing as a forward option.

Playing style

• Mobile centre-forward with good movement, ability to link play and finish in the box. Comfortable playing as a lone striker or alongside another forward.

Notes: This summary focuses on Mlakar’s connection to NK Maribor and his Slovenian background. For up-to-the-minute club status, appearances and goal tallies (which change each season), consult the latest club roster or competition statistics.