Nikola Mileusnic
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikola Mileusnić | ||
| Date of birth | 17 July 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| White City | |||
| Western Strikers | |||
| West Torrens Birkalla | |||
| 2012–2014 | Adelaide United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | White City | 82 | (24) |
| 2016 | Adelaide City | 25 | (16) |
| 2016–2020 | Adelaide United | 86 | (14) |
| 2020–2021 | Randers | 16 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Brisbane Roar | 62 | (12) |
| 2024–2025 | Perth Glory | 14 | (0) |
| 2025– | Wellington Phoenix | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 August 2025 | |||
Nikola Mileusnić (born 17 July 1993) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a winger for A-League Men club Wellington Phoenix. He previously played for Danish Superliga club Randers as well as A-League Men clubs Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar, and Perth Glory. He is one of the fastest players in the world, having exceeded 36 km/h in games.[1]
Career
Adelaide United
Mileusnic made his professional football debut for A-League side Adelaide United in a 1-1 draw against the Brisbane Roar on 11 November 2016, coming off the bench in the 65th minute. He scored in the 2017 FFA Cup Final against Sydney FC, in which the Reds lost 2–1 in extra time. He played in Adelaide's FFA Cup final wins in 2018 and 2019, scoring in the 2019 final.
Randers FC
On 5 October 2020, Mileusnic joined Danish Superliga club Randers on a deal for the 2020–21 season[2] and became a regular starter in both the League and Cup. He played in the 2021 Danish Cup final victory over SønderjyskE and featured throughout the campaign, including scoring in the quarter-final against Vejle.[3] Following the conclusion of the season, Randers announced they would not extend Mileusnic's contract, Mileusnic then returned to Australia.[4]
Brisbane Roar
On 21 June 2021, it was confirmed he had signed for Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2021-22 A-League season.[5]
Perth Glory
Perth Glory revealed the signing of Mileusnic on 17 July 2024.[6] Mileusnic made 14 appearances in the league and one in the Australia Cup, before his contract ended on 30 June 2025.
Wellington Phoenix
On 13 August 2025, the Wellington Phoenix announced the signing of Mileusnic on a 1-year contract.[7]
Personal life
Mileusnic holds a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering.[8]
Honours
Club
Adelaide United
Randers
References
- ^ Greenwood, Rob (21 March 2018). "Adelaide United's Nikola Mileusnic clocks faster sprinting speed than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi". The Advertiser.
- ^ RANDERS FC HENTER NIKOLA MILEUSNIC, randersfc.dk, 5 October 2020
- ^ vejle-broler-hjaelper-randers-i-semifinalen, sport.tv2.dk, 10 March 2021
- ^ Fredslund, Kristian (8 June 2021). "Australian offensive player Nikola Mileusnic stops at Randers FC". Randers. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (21 June 2021). "Roar sign former Adelaide star as Wenzel-Halls departs". Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (17 July 2024). "Glory land experienced ALM winger Mileusnic". Perth Glory. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Nix sign renowned A-League speedster". Wellington Phoenix FC. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ Migliaccio, Val (30 August 2016). "Qualified petroleum engineer Nikola Mileusnic high-octane recruit for Reds". The Advertiser.
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