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Ned Zelic (Nedjeljko Zelic) was born on 4 July, 1971 in Sydney, Australia, is an Australian soccer player. Discover Ned Zelic's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

Popular As Nedjeljko Zelic
Occupation N/A
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July, 1971
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Sydney, Australia
Nationality Australia

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Ned Zelic Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, Ned Zelic height is 1.86 m and Weight 85 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.86 m
Weight 85 kg
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Who Is Ned Zelic's Wife?

His wife is Irena Zelic

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Wife Irena Zelic
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Ned Zelic Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ned Zelic worth at the age of 52 years old? Ned Zelic’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Australia. We have estimated Ned Zelic's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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1971

Nedjeljko Zelic (born 4 July 1971), commonly known as Ned Zelic, is an Australian former footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.

Zelic started his career in the old Australian National Soccer League, where he played with clubs Sydney Croatia and Sydney Olympic.

In his junior years he played for Croatia Deakin.

1990

Zelic spent most of the 1990s playing in Europe, most notably for Borussia Dortmund where he reached the UEFA Cup Final in his first season with the club, losing to Juventus of Italy and won the German Bundesliga title in 1995.

He had a brief stint in the Premier League for QPR, moving for a club record £1.25 million, which was beset by injury and discontent.

After just 4 Premier League games for the West London club, he departed to Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany.

After only a few months he signed for AJ Auxerre of France.

At Auxerre, he replaced Laurent Blanc who moved to FC Barcelona, and participated in the UEFA Champions League.

1992

Zelic was captain of the Australian team that competed and finished 4th at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Ned Zelic attended Wanniassa High School in Canberra, ACT.

Zelic is the older brother of former footballer turned actor Ivan Zelic and presenter Lucy Zelic.

Australia

Dinamo Tbilisi

Urawa Reds

Borussia Dortmund

1996

In July 1996, Zelic was selected to play for a World All Star team vs. Brazil at Giants Stadium, New York City.

The All Star team was coached by Euro 92 winner with Denmark, Richard Moller Nielsen and consisted of such players as Jürgen Klinsmann, George Weah, Marcel Desailly, Lothar Matthäus, David Ginola and Fernando Redondo.

1998

In 1998, Zelic decided to move back to Germany and went on to make 102 appearances for 1860 Munich in the Bundesliga.

1999

He has played for the Australia youth, Olympic and senior teams, but made himself unavailable in November 1999 after disagreements with coach Frank Farina.

2002

In 2002, he moved to Japan to play in the J1 League where he stayed for two years and played under Dutch coaches Hans Ooft and Wim Jansen, winning the Japanese Cup with his club Urawa Red Diamonds.

2004

Zelic signed for FC Wacker Tirol of Austria in July 2004 and stayed there for one season.

2005

In 2005, Ned Zelic agreed terms to a two-year deal as a marquee to captain the Newcastle Jets in the A-League, where he played out the whole season from central defence.

The Jets finished fourth on the league table and lost to the Central Coast Mariners 2–1 on aggregate over two legs in the Minor Semi-final.

Zelic underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee after the semi-finals.

Several months later he decided to move back overseas and it was not certain if he would continue his career.

2006

After being granted a work permit, he signed a one-year deal with Dutch side Helmond Sport in August 2006, working again with his former 1860 Munich teammate Gerald Vanenburg, who was coach there.

However, he left Helmond after only two months due to knee problems and considered retirement.

2007

In January 2007, Zelic joined Georgian club FC Dinamo Tbilisi on a free transfer, where he played under former Czech National Team coach Dusan Uhrin.

2008

He announced his retirement from football in May 2008, after winning the Georgian Championship with Dinamo Tbilisi.

He was selected in Four Four Two magazine's Top 25 Australian Footballers of All-Time.