Luka Krajnc

Last updated

Luka Krajnc
Luka Krajnc 2015.jpg
Krajnc in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-09-19) 19 September 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Ptuj, Slovenia [1]
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Catanzaro
Number 32
Youth career
2003–2011 Maribor
2011–2013 Genoa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2011 Maribor 1 (0)
2011–2015 Genoa 3 (0)
2013–2015 → Cesena (loan) 44 (1)
2015–2018 Cagliari 21 (0)
2016–2017 → Sampdoria (loan) 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Frosinone (loan) 46 (0)
2018–2021 Frosinone 24 (0)
2020–2021 → Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan) 24 (2)
2021–2023 Hannover 96 40 (1)
2023– Catanzaro 15 (0)
International career
2010 Slovenia U16 1 (0)
2010 Slovenia U17 5 (0)
2011 Slovenia U18 2 (0)
2011–2012 Slovenia U19 16 (1)
2011–2012 Slovenia U20 2 (0)
2012–2016 Slovenia U21 19 (2)
2015–2018 Slovenia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2024

Luka Krajnc (born 19 September 1994) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Italian Serie B club Catanzaro.

Contents

Club career

Krajnc began his football career at the age of eight when his father took him on a trial with the Slovenian football club Maribor. [2] He signed his first professional contract with Maribor at the age of 16 and played for the main squad in a couple of friendly matches. On 29 May 2011, he played his first and only 1. SNL match for Maribor in the last round of the 2010–11 season, [3] with Maribor already crowned champions. At the time of his debut he was the youngest player ever with an appearance for Maribor in a 1. SNL match, a record which lasted until 25 March 2012. [4]

On 3 April 2011, Krajnc signed a pre-contract with Italian Serie A club Genoa. [5] The transfer fee paid by Genoa was undisclosed, but was reported to be close to €1 million. He joined his new club on 1 July 2011. [6] [7] He began his career at Genoa with their Primavera side which he also captained, before making a debut for the main squad on 27 October 2012 at San Siro in a league match against AC Milan. [8] With 18 years, one month and 14 days he became the youngest Slovenian player ever with an appearances in the Italian top division, Serie A. [7]

On 3 July 2013 he moved to Cesena in temporary co-ownership deal. [9] In June 2015 Genoa acquired Cesena's share and became the sole owner of the player's rights. [10]

On 31 August 2016, Krajnc joined Sampdoria on a season-long loan. [11] In the second part of the 2016–17 season, he was loaned to Frosinone. [12]

On 20 June 2018, Frosinone turned Krajnc's loan into a permanent deal for undisclosed fee. [13]

In September 2020, he joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on a season-long loan. [14]

On 24 August 2021, Krajnc joined Hannover 96 on a three-year contract. [15]

On 23 August 2023, Krajnc returned to Italy and signed a two-year deal with Catanzaro. [16]

International career

Krajnc has represented Slovenia at all youth levels from under-16 to under-21. [17] On 30 March 2015 he made his senior international debut, replacing Dominic Maroh after 65 minutes of an eventual 1–0 friendly defeat to Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. [18]

Style of play

Krajnc, who is left footed, primarily plays in central defence and is praised for his pace, strength, passing and ability on the ball. [19]

Personal life

Krajnc is from Kapla na Kozjaku in the hilly region of northeastern Slovenia near the Austrian border, roughly 37 km from the city of Maribor. [2] [20] Before moving to Maribor he usually had to study and do his homework on the back seat of his father's car, traveling to and from training. [2] [8]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darko Milanič</span> Slovenian footballer and manager

Darko Milanič is a Slovenian professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of UAE Pro League club Baniyas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Goran Šukalo</span> Slovenian footballer

Goran Šukalo is a Slovenian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ante Šimundža</span> Slovenian footballer and manager

Ante Šimundža is a Slovenian professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Slovenian PrvaLiga club Maribor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Etien Velikonja</span> Slovenian footballer

Etien Velikonja is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Kras Repen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rok Kronaveter</span> Slovenian footballer

Rok Kronaveter is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a midfielder for SV Allerheiligen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luka Zahović</span> Slovenian footballer (born 1995)

Luka Zahović is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Polish club Pogoń Szczecin. Born in Portugal, he represents the Slovenia national team.

Leo Štulac is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Palermo.

The 2015–16 season was the 56th season in the history of NK Maribor, and their 25th consecutive season in the Slovenian PrvaLiga since the league establishment in 1991. The team participated in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, Slovenian Football Cup, and UEFA Champions League. The season covers the period from 1 June 2015 to 31 May 2016.

The 2016–17 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 26th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 16 July 2016 and ended on 27 May 2017. The official fixture schedule was released on 24 June 2016.

The 2016–17 season was Maribor's 57th season of football, and their 26th consecutive season in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, Slovenian top division, since the league establishment in 1991 with Maribor as one of the league's founding members. The team participated in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, Slovenian Football Cup, and UEFA Europa League. The season covers the period from 1 June 2016 to 31 May 2017.

Jan Repas is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Maribor.

The 2017–18 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 27th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 15 July 2017 and ended on 27 May 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jan Mlakar</span> Slovenian footballer

Jan Mlakar is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie B club Pisa.

The 2020–21 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 30th edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 22 August 2020 and ended on 22 May 2021.

Nino Žugelj is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Eliteserien side Bodø/Glimt and the Slovenia national team.

The 2021–22 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 31st edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 16 July 2021 and ended on 21 May 2022. Mura were the defending champions after winning their first title the previous season.

Marko Božić is an Austrian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Maribor.

The 2023–24 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 33rd edition of the Slovenian PrvaLiga since its establishment in 1991. The season began on 22 July 2023 and ended on 19 May 2024. Olimpija Ljubljana were the defending champions after winning their third title in the previous season.

References

  1. 1 2 Luka Krajnc at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 3 "Nočno življenje me ne bo zavedlo" [Nightlife will not deceive me] (in Slovenian). NK Maribor. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Luka Krajnc" (in Slovenian). Slovenian PrvaLiga . Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Soigralci in navijači odnesli tremo" [Teammates and fans helped me with fright] (in Slovenian). NK Maribor. 26 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  5. ↑ To. G. (3 April 2011). "Luka Krajnc pri 16 letih iz Maribora v Genoo" [Luka Krajnc from Maribor to Genoa at the age of 16] (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija . Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  6. ↑ D. D. (7 April 2011). "Kako je Genoa Chelseaju speljala Krajnca?" [How did Genoa steal Krajnc from Chelsea?] (in Slovenian). Siol . Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  7. 1 2 Plestenjak, Rok (29 October 2012). "Tako mlad ni debitiral še nihče" [No one debuted that young] (in Slovenian). Siol. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  8. 1 2 T. O. (30 October 2012). "Na San Siru kot v kinu, slike ni pokvaril niti sporen gol" (in Slovenian). RTV Slovenija . Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  9. ↑ "Luka Kranjc è un giocatore del Cesena" (in Italian). AC Cesena. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  10. ↑ Dominko, Peter (25 June 2015). "Genoa odkupila Krajnca" [Genoa bought Krajnc]. Slovenski nogometni portal (in Slovenian). Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Official: Krajnc to Sampdoria". Football italia. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  12. ↑ Uredništvo (10 January 2017). "Uradno: Krajnc v Frosinone" [Official: Krajnc to Frosinone] (in Slovenian). Nogomania. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "Salamon alla Spal e Krajnc al Frosinone" (in Italian). Cagliari. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  14. ↑ Uredništvo (29 September 2020). "URADNO: Luka Krajnc je izpolnil svoje sanje" (in Slovenian). Nogomania. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  15. ↑ "Trotz "anderer Optionen": Krajnc entscheidet sich für Hannover". kicker.de (in German). kicker. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  16. ↑ "Luka Krajnc se je po dveh letih v Nemčiji vrnil tja, kjer je doslej preživel največ časa: Branilec v Italiji podpisal za Catanzaro". Planet Nogomet (in Slovenian). 23 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Luka Krajnc" (in Slovenian). Football Association of Slovenia . Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  18. ↑ "Qatar 1–0 Slovenia". eu-football.info. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  19. ↑ "Blues to have first refusal on Slovenian starlet". theshedender.com. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  20. ↑ "Luka Krajnc: Prav nič ne bi razmišljal" [Luka Krajnc: I wouldn't think about it]. Ekipa (in Slovenian). 25 February 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.