Dean Pelekanos
Australian soccer player (born 2001)
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Dean Pelekanos (born 5 January 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for National Premier Leagues NSW club Rockdale Ilinden.[2]
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Pelekanos with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dean Pelekanos | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rockdale Ilinden | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2018 | Blacktown City | ||
| 2019–2020 | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Western Sydney Wanderers NPL | 21 | (2) |
| 2023 | St George City | 27 | (2) |
| 2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | 29 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 14 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Sabah | 28 | (0) |
| 2026– | Rockdale Ilinden | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 August 2026 | |||
Early life
Pelekanos was born in Sydney[3] and raised in Glenwood, New South Wales.[4] He piqued interest in football at the age of three and became a foundation member of Western Sydney Wanderers when he was eleven.[4][5] Pelekanos attended Parklea Public School before being enrolled at Hills Sports High School, where he also played rugby league.[4] Outside of football, Pelekanos is a music enthusiasts and raps in his free time.[4]
Career
Pelekanos 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.[5][6] He joined Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2019, where he was named captain in their National Premier Leagues squad.[5][7]
After helping the Wanderers to promotion from NSW League Two, Pelekanos signed for newly-promoted St George City prior to the 2023 season.[8]