Rajko Rep
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Rajko Rep is a Slovenia
n football midfielder
, who is currently a member of Mura 05
in Slovenian PrvaLiga.
and then transferred to NK Celje youth sides where he signed his first professional contract. For a short period of time he also played for NK MU Šentjur on loan. During his time in NK Celje he was named team captain at the age of 19 and was the youngest captain in history of the club.
In late August 2010 he signed a four year contract with Slovenian giants NK Maribor
. Since August 2011 he is a member of 1. SNL team ND Mura 05
, on loan until the end of the 2011–12 Slovenian PrvaLiga
season.
where he scored six goals. He was instrumental in leading his side through qualifications for 2009 UEFA U–19 Championship
where he scored five out of six Slovenia goals in the final phase of qualifications including a hattrick against Russia U–19
. He also scored a goal against Netherlands U–19
and Belarus U–19. He was the best goalscorer in whole 2009 UEFA U–19 Championship during this phase of the qualifications campaign. On the final tournament Rep failed to score a goal and Slovenia finished the tournament with one point on last (eight) place.
Currently Rep is a member of Slovenia U–21
squad.
and started to play football at a local club when he was six years old. He is a declared NK Maribor
supporter as he started to support the team during 1999 when the violets were playing in the group stages of the elite UEFA Champions League. During his time as captain in NK Celje he was criticized by local fans for publicly stating on Facebook
that he is a fan of NK Maribor and even for wearing purple/yellow football shoes during matches, which are the traditional colours of NK Maribor.
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
n football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who is currently a member of Mura 05
ND Mura 05
Nogometno Društvo Mura 05, commonly referred to as ND Mura 05 or simply Mura is a Slovenian football team, playing in the town of Murska Sobota. Founded on 16 June, 2005, the team currently plays in the Slovenian first division, 1. SNL. The club's home ground is Fazanerija stadium with a capacity...
in Slovenian PrvaLiga.
Club career
Rep started his career at NK Mons Claudius from RogatecRogatec
Rogatec is a small town and a municipality in eastern Slovenia, on the border with Croatia. The area traditionally belonged to the region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinjska statistical region....
and then transferred to NK Celje youth sides where he signed his first professional contract. For a short period of time he also played for NK MU Šentjur on loan. During his time in NK Celje he was named team captain at the age of 19 and was the youngest captain in history of the club.
In late August 2010 he signed a four year contract with Slovenian giants NK Maribor
NK Maribor
Nogometni Klub Maribor , commonly referred to as NK Maribor or simply Maribor, is a professional association football club based in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. Founded on 12 December, 1960, Maribor is one of only three football clubs in the country who have never been relegated from...
. Since August 2011 he is a member of 1. SNL team ND Mura 05
ND Mura 05
Nogometno Društvo Mura 05, commonly referred to as ND Mura 05 or simply Mura is a Slovenian football team, playing in the town of Murska Sobota. Founded on 16 June, 2005, the team currently plays in the Slovenian first division, 1. SNL. The club's home ground is Fazanerija stadium with a capacity...
, on loan until the end of the 2011–12 Slovenian PrvaLiga
2011–12 Slovenian PrvaLiga
The 2011–12 Slovenian PrvaLiga is the 21st season of top-tier football in Slovenia. The season began on 16 July 2011 and end on 26 May 2012, with a winter break in effect between 4 December 2011 and 2 March 2012...
season.
International career
He has made eight appearances for Slovenia U–19Slovenia national under-19 football team
The Slovenia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia.-Current squad:...
where he scored six goals. He was instrumental in leading his side through qualifications for 2009 UEFA U–19 Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-Top goalscorers:4 goals Nathan Delfouneso3 goals Henri Lansbury Danijel Aleksić Denys Harmash-External links:*...
where he scored five out of six Slovenia goals in the final phase of qualifications including a hattrick against Russia U–19
Russia national under-19 football team
The Russia national under-19 football team, controlled by the Russian Football Union, represents Russia at the European Under-19 Football Championship and international friendly match fixtures at the under-19 age level.- Introduction :...
. He also scored a goal against Netherlands U–19
Netherlands national under-19 football team
The Netherlands national under-19 football team represents the Netherlands at this age level and is governed by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB...
and Belarus U–19. He was the best goalscorer in whole 2009 UEFA U–19 Championship during this phase of the qualifications campaign. On the final tournament Rep failed to score a goal and Slovenia finished the tournament with one point on last (eight) place.
Currently Rep is a member of Slovenia U–21
Slovenia national under-21 football team
The Slovenia national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia.-Current squad:...
squad.
Personal life
Rep was born in RogatecRogatec
Rogatec is a small town and a municipality in eastern Slovenia, on the border with Croatia. The area traditionally belonged to the region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinjska statistical region....
and started to play football at a local club when he was six years old. He is a declared NK Maribor
NK Maribor
Nogometni Klub Maribor , commonly referred to as NK Maribor or simply Maribor, is a professional association football club based in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. Founded on 12 December, 1960, Maribor is one of only three football clubs in the country who have never been relegated from...
supporter as he started to support the team during 1999 when the violets were playing in the group stages of the elite UEFA Champions League. During his time as captain in NK Celje he was criticized by local fans for publicly stating on Facebook
Facebook
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that he is a fan of NK Maribor and even for wearing purple/yellow football shoes during matches, which are the traditional colours of NK Maribor.