Dean Pelekanos

Dean Pelekanos

Pelekanos with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020.
Personal information
Full name	Dean Pelekanos
Date of birth	(2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 (age 24) [1]
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sabah
Number	14
Youth career
2012–2018	Blacktown City
2019–2020	Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Western Sydney Wanderers NPL	21	(2)
2023	St George City	28	(2)
2024	Rockdale Ilinden	31	(3)
2024–2025	Western Sydney Wanderers	14	(0)
2025–	Sabah	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 August 2025

Dean Pelekanos (born 5 January 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Malaysia Super League club Sabah. ^[2]

Early life

Pelekanos was born in Sydney ^[3] and raised in Glenwood, New South Wales. ^[4] He piqued interest in football at the age of three and became a foundation member of Western Sydney Wanderers when he was eleven. ^{[4] [5]} Pelekanos attended Parklea Public School before being enrolled at Hills Sports High School, where he also played rugby league. ^[4] Outside of football, Pelekanos is a music enthusiasts and raps in his free time. ^[4]

Career

Pelekanos began his football career, initially as a centre back, with Blacktown City in their under-12s and progressed through their youth ranks until his departure from the under-17s. ^{[5] [6]} He joined Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2019, where he was named captain in their National Premier Leagues squad. ^{[5] [7]}

After helping the Wanderers to promotion from NSW League Two, Pelekanos signed for newly-promoted St George City prior to the 2023 season. ^[8]

References

1. "D. Pelekanos: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
2. "Sabah squad list season 25/26". officialsabahfc. 23 June 2025.
3. "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023. I've been living in Western Sydney my whole life...
4. Lulham, Amanda (11 November 2020). "Wanderers teen Dean Pelekanos on mission to make A-League debut". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
5. "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
6. "Wanderers youth player Dean Pelekanos determined to move up the ranks". The Greek Herald. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
7. "All eyes on Pelekanos". Western Sydney Wanderers. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
8. "Pelekanos' chance to shine with St George City". NPL NSW Men's . Football NSW. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.