Svit Sešlar (born 9 January 2002) is a Slovenian professional

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who plays as a

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for Turkish club

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and the Slovenia national team.

Club career

Sešlar grew up in

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and started his career with local side

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, and later also played youth football for Aluminij,

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and

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. In early 2019, he signed for Slovenian top flight side Olimpija Ljubljana. He made his

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debut for Olimpija on 14 February 2021 in a 2–0 victory over Mura. In January 2022, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.

International career

Sešlar made his Slovenia national team debut on 14 November 2024 in a Nations League game against

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at the

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. He substituted Petar Stojanović in the 81st minute, as Norway won 4–1.

Personal life

Sešlar is the son of Simon Sešlar, a former

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footballer. He has two sisters, Hana and Lina.

Career statistics

Honours

Olimpija Ljubljana *

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* Slovenian Cup:

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Celje *Slovenian Cup: 2024–25 Individual *

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Team of the Season: 2024–25 *Slovenian PrvaLiga Young player of the Year: 2024–25 *Slovenian PrvaLiga Team of the Season: 2024–25

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