Dean Pelekanos (born 5 January 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Western Sydney Wanderers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 January 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2018 | Blacktown City | ||
| 2019–2020 | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Western Sydney Wanderers NPL | 25 | (1) |
| 2023 | St George City | 28 | (2) |
| 2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | 24 | (2) |
| 2024– | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 September 2023 | |||
Early life
editPelekanos was born in Sydney[2] and raised in Glenwood, New South Wales.[3] He piqued interest in football at the age of three and became a foundation member of Western Sydney Wanderers when he was eleven.[3][4] Pelekanos attended Parklea Public School before being enrolled at Hills Sports High School, where he also played rugby league.[3] Outside of football, Pelekanos is a music enthusiasts and raps in his free time.[3]
Career
editPelekanos 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.[4][5] He joined Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2019, where he was named captain in their National Premier Leagues squad.[4][6]
After helping the Wanderers to promotion from NSW League Two, Pelekanos signed for newly-promoted St George City prior to the 2023 season.[7]
References
edit- ^ "D. Pelekanos: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c "Pelekanos embracing NPL 1". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Wanderers youth player Dean Pelekanos determined to move up the ranks". The Greek Herald. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "All eyes on Pelekanos". Western Sydney Wanderers. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Pelekanos' chance to shine with St George City". NPL NSW Men's. Football NSW. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.