Milos Degenek Biography, Age, Wife, Salary, Transfer, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

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Milos Degenek (born 28 April 1994) plays as a defender for Columbus FC. He represents the Australian national team. Due to his family’s emigration to Australia in 2000, he is eligible to play for Australia. Degenek was born in Knin, Croatia, the capital of the unrecognized proto-state Republic of Serbian Krajina. During Operation Storm in 1995, his family fled the Croatian War of Independence to the Yugoslav and Serbian capital Belgrade and lived there as refugees. His family migrated to Sydney, Australia, in 2000.

Dorde Degenek is Degenek’s brother. After joining Yokohama F. Marinos in 2018, Degenek learned Japanese in addition to Serbian. “My family supported me when I was a child. Now I support them.” Growing up, Degenek supported Red Star Belgrade. In 2016, Degenek made his senior international debut for Australia against England after representing both Serbia and Australia at youth levels.

Milos Degenek
Milos Degenek

Milos Degenek Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Milos Degenek. It gives you the ability to read through the Australian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth NameMilos Degenek
Nick Name/Popular Name/Shirt NameDegenek
Age29 (as in 2023) Years
ReligionChristianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac SignTaurus
Born PlaceKnin, Croatia
Date of Birth28 April 1994
NationalityAustralian
ResidenceKnin, Croatia
Home TownKnin, Croatia
Food Habit Non-Vegetarian
HobbiesWatching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming

Parents/Family

Mother’s Name Nadom Degenek
Milos Degenek With His Parents And Brother
Milos Degenek With His Parents And Brother
Father’s Name Dusan Degenek
Brother(s)George Degenek
Sister(s)None

Girlfriends/Affairs

Affairs/GirlfriendsAleksandra Sijan Degenek
Milos Degenek With His Longtime Girlfriend And Daughter
Milos Degenek With His Longtime Girlfriend And Daughter

Marital Status, Wife and Children

Wife/Spouse Aleksandra Sijan Degenek
Milos Degenek With His Longtime Girlfriend Or Wife
Milos Degenek With His Longtime Girlfriend Or Wife
ChildrenDaughter(s)- Anastasia Degenek
Son(s)- None
Milos Degenek With His Daughter
Milos Degenek With His Daughter

Education

SchoolWestfields Sports High School
College/UniversityWestfields Sports High School
Educational QualificationGraduated
ProfessionProfessional Footballer
Brands EndorsedMizuno
Career Manager/ Player AgentNot Available

Football Career

Debut Club• 2022: Columbus Crew
Debut International• 2016: Australia national football team
Jersey Number• 5 (Columbus Crew)
• 2 (Australia national football team)
Current Team(s)
• Columbus Crew
• Australia national football team
Coach/Mentor/ManagerCaleb Porter
Position Defender – Centre-Back
FootRight
Strengths
• Tackling
• Interceptions
• Marking
• Jumping
• Passing
• Crossing
Weaknesses
• Strength
• Heading
• Balance
AchievementsNot Available

Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements

Height (Approx.)in centimeters- 187 cm
in meters- 1.87 m
in feet inches- 6’2″
Weight (Approx.)in kilograms- 82 kg
in pounds- 181 lbs

Figure Measurements

Chest Size41 inches
Biceps Size12 inches
Waist Size32 inches

Extra Ordinary Features

Race / EthnicityHe belongs to Serb population of Croatia.
Hair ColorDark Brown
Eye ColorDark Brown
S*xual OrientationStraight
Distinctive Features
Not Available
Dress Size8 U.S.
Shoe Size10 U.S.

Favourite Things

Favorite Playing Position
Defender
Favorite CarNot Available
Favorite FoodFruits and Veg
Favorite PlayerNot Available
Favorite Pet AnimalDog
Favorite Cell Phone/BrandIphone

Milos Degenek Net Worth

In 2023, what will Milos Degenek’s salary be?                      

In Jan 2022 Milos Degenek signed a contract with Columbus Crew that ends in 2023 that netted him a whopping salary of £691,000 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £1,898 per day and £79 per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)$2 Million
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)$1 Million
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)Not Available
Annual or Per Year Salary£691,000
Per Month Salary£57,584
Per Week Salary£13,288
Per Day Salary£1,898
Per Hour Salary£79
Per Minute Salary£1.3
Current ContractWith Columbus Crew
Contract Signed/ExtensionJan 24, 2022
Contract ExpiresDec 31, 2023
Contract Signing Amount or Transfer FeeFree Transfer
Market Value$2.75 Million
Highest Market Value$4.40 Million (Oct 28, 2019)
Endorsements$1-$5 Million
Income SourceProfessional Footballer
Cars CollectionNot Available

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Milos Degenek has an estimated net worth of around $2 Million, and his market value is about $2.75 million.

Milos Degenek FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

At the age of 29, Milos Degenek is a center-back for Columbus Crew. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 72 with a potential of 73. The skillmoves rating for Degenek is 2-stars.

Milos Degenek FIFA 22 Stats

Overall Rating In FIFA 22

72

Potential In FIFA 22

73
Attacking
Skill
60Crossing
52Dribbling
59Finishing69Curve
70Heading Accuracy
44FK Accuracy
70Short Passing
71Long Passing
57Volleys61Ball Control
Power
Movement
70Shot Power
77Acceleration
81Jumping
76Ball Control
81Stamina
75Agility
84Strength
72Reactions
64Long Shots65Balance
Mentality
Goalkeeping
81Aggression
14GK Diving
71Interceptions
12GK Handling
55Positioning
7GK Kicking
67Vision
10GK Positioning
74Composure12GK Reflexes
Defending
67Defensive Awareness72Sliding Tackle
70Standing Tackle

His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. His workrate is High / High. According to our database, Degenek stands 187 cm tall and weighs 82 kg. Milos Degenek is currently playing numbers 2 and 5.

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Milos Degenek Wife And Daughter

It is no secret that Aleksandra Sijan Degenek is the stunning wife of Milos Degenek. Her profession is that of a medical student.

Milos Degenek With His Wife
Milos Degenek With His Wife

In the early part of 2020, they started spotting publically. When the couple tied the knot in August 2020, it was a huge surprise for everyone. There was a lot of lavishness in their wedding ceremony.

During the month of March 2021, Mr. and Mrs. Degenek announced that they were expecting a baby. Anastasia, their baby girl, was welcomed into the world by her parents.

Milos Degenek With His Wife And Daughter
Milos Degenek With His Wife And Daughter

It is estimated that Degenek has 161k followers on Instagram.

Club Career

At Westfields Sports High School and the Australian Institute of Sport, Degenek played sports. He joined the VfB Stuttgart under-19 team in the summer of 2012. Degenek admitted he hadn’t heard from anyone from the Young Socceroos or under the 20s since joining the club.

Bruno Labbadia called Degenek up to the first team for the first time in November 2012. Degenek played for the U19 team for the remainder of the 2012–13 season, despite not being called up to the senior team again.

Milos Degenek made his VfB Stuttgart II debut on 26 July 2013 in the 3. Liga against SV Darmstadt 98. Degenek, however, only made nine appearances in the 2013-14 season due to injury.

Throughout most of the 2014–15 season, he was sidelined and did not make a single appearance. It was expected that Degenek would leave the team after the 2014–15 season.

Milos Degenek With 1860 Munich

  • In the 2015–16 season, Degenek signed a two-year contract with 2. Bundesliga club 1860 Munich.
  • In the opening game of the season, Degenek started the whole game as TSV 1860 Munich lost 1–0 to 1. FC Heidenheim.
  • Since making his debut for TSV 1860 Munich, Degenek has established himself in the starting eleven.
  • Since the start of the season, he started every game until he was suspended for one game in mid-October for picking up five yellow cards.
  • Later in the season, despite facing competitions that saw him placed on the substitute bench, he quickly regained his first team place.
  • In his first season at TSV 1860 Munich, Degenek made 28 appearances and scored once in all competitions despite being suspended twice, including a second bookable offense, against MSV Duisburg on 15 April 2016.
  • At the start of the 2016-17 season, Degenek moved into the central defense.
  • In a 2–2 draw against FC St. Pauli on 22 September 2016, he had to be substituted after rupturing intraarticular ligament initiation in his knee.
  • Degenek returned to the 1860 Munich team for the 6–2 win against Erzgebirge Aue but struggled to regain his place in the first team.

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Yokohama F. Marinos

  • Degenek joined Yokohama F. Marinos on 26 January 2017, four months before his contract with 1860 Munich expired.
  • He was reportedly signed by an undisclosed Chinese Super League club. Later, Degenek reflected on his departure, saying that he had to leave in order to maintain his international status.
  • On 25 February 2017, Degenek made his Yokohama F. Marinos debut against Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • When Degenek made his Yokohama F. Marinos debut, he established himself as a starting eleven member and started every match until he left to join the FIFA Confederations Cup squad.
  • Additionally, he helped the team go 14 matches without losing. In a 1–0 win over Ventforet Kofu, he set up Takashi Kanai to score the only goal.
  • Degenek finished his first season at the club, making 28 appearances in all competitions, despite being demoted to the subs bench at the end of the 2017 season.
  • He was named to the J.League Young Players’ Best XI for his performance.
  • Ange Postecoglou was appointed as the new manager of the club before the 2018 season, who called him up for the senior team.
  • In addition, Degenek signed a new contract with the club. During the 2018 season, Degenek continued to establish himself in the starting eleven as a center-back.
  • On 21 April 2018, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 4-4 draw with Shonan Bellmare.
  • On 16 May 2018, he scored again against Albirex Niigata in the J.League Cup Group Stage.
  • As Yokohama F. Marinos lost 5-2 to V-Varen Nagasaki on 19 May 2018, Degenek scored his third goal of the season.
  • All in all, he made 15 appearances and scored three goals.

Milos Degenek At Red Star Belgrade

  • Degenek joined Red Star Belgrade on 5 July 2018, signing a three-year contract.
  • Unofficially, the transfer fee was reported as €200k. On the following day, Degenek was officially promoted to the new club, wearing the number 5 jersey.
  • In the first qualifying round for the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League campaign, Degenek played as a center-back with Vujadin Savic against Spartaks Jurmala.
  • On 20 July 2018, Degenek made his Serbian SuperLiga debut, partnering with Srdan Babic in a 3–0 victory over Dinamo Vranje.
  • Degenek provided two assists to El Fardou Ben Nabouhane in a 2–2 UEFA Champions League draw with Red Bull Salzburg on 29 August 2018.
  • The player of the match award was presented to Degenek at the end of the game.

Milos Degenek Transfer To Al-Hilal

Degenek signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on 12 January 2019.

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International Career

As a dual citizen of Serbia and Australia, Degenek was eligible to play for Serbia, Croatia, and Australia.

Youth Career

  • In April 2009, Degenek captained the Australian national under-15 team against Japan.
  • Degenek made his first appearance for the Australia under-16 team against Laos on 6 October 2009.
  • On 16 October 2009, he scored his first goal for this team against Malaysia. In 2010, Degenek played for the Australian team that reached the semi-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship.
  • On 26 August 2010, Degenek scored his first Australia U17 goal, in a 4–3 win over Portugal U17.
  • At the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Milo Degenek made two appearances for the Australian national under-17 team.
  • In the Serbian national under-19 team’s match against Turkey on 11 October 2012, Degenek made his debut.
  • Although he represented the U19 side, Degenek reflected on his switch, quoting: “When I was uncertain whether I would be able to play for the Australian national team, I opted to represent Serbia under 19s in eight games. It wasn’t long ago that I was offered the chance to represent the Olyroos and, later, the Socceroos. I knew that was what I wanted to do.” Degenek went on to make eight appearances for the club.
  • Degenek was called up to the Olyroos squad against Turkey and FYR Macedonia on 26 August 2015. In a 1-0 win over Turkey, he made his Olyroos’U23 debut on 4 September 2015.

Senior Career

  • On 27 May 2016, Degenek made his debut for the Australia national football team against England.
  • His cross from the right forced English defender Eric Dier to head into his own goal in a 2–1 loss for Australia.
  • A week later, he made his first start, playing the entire match against Greece.
  • Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Degenek received a lot of playing time.
  • Degenek made the final cut for the FIFA Confederations Cup squad on 31 May 2017.
  • During the tournament, Degenek played twice against Germany and Cameroon.
  • When they drew 1–1 against Chile in the final game of the group stage, he was dropped to the substitute bench.
  • In the CONCACAF–AFC play-off against Honduras, Degenek played both legs in a 3–2 win on aggregate against Syria.
  • Degenek played once in the first leg of the CONCACAF-AFC play-off, which Australia won 3–1.
  • He was named to Australia’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
  • In the Group Stage, Degenek was an unused substitute, and Australia was eliminated from the tournament as a result.
  • Milos scored Australia’s first international goal in an international friendly against Oman on 30 December 2018.
  • As the ball lobbed over the defenders and into the net on the far post side of the goal, Degenek scored with a near post flick off a low Chris Ikonomidis corner kick.
  • The goal meant something special to Milos, he told reporters after the game.

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FAQs

What is the age of Milos Degenek?

Milos Degenek is 29 years old.

What is the height of Milos Degenek?

Milos Degenek is 187 cm tall. Or 6 ft 2 in.

Which is Milos Degenek’s preferred foot?

Milos Degenek’s preferred foot is right.

Where is Milos Degenek from?

Milos Degenek is from Australia.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Milos Degenek worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Milos Degenek has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Australian footballer. Hopefully, Milos Degenek’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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