Žan-Luk Leban (born 15 December 2002) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Celje.
He played for Slovenia's under-16, under-17 and under-21 teams.
Early life Born in Trbovlje, Leban moved to Poland at the age of six as his parents were looking for work. As a youth player for FCB Escola Varsovia, he attracted the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, and Liverpool. At the age of 15, he attended trials with Barcelona and almost signed for the team.
Club career
Everton Leban joined Everton's youth academy in June 2019. In the 2020–21 FA Youth Cup fourth round match against Manchester City, Leban made some important saves and was praised for his performance as Everton won 1–0. He was first included in the Everton senior squad on 20 March 2021 for the 2020–21 FA Cup quarter-final match against Manchester City, when Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti called up two youth goalkeepers due to injuries; however, he was an unused substitute as João Virgínia started the match.
In February 2023, Leban extended his contract with Everton until the summer of 2025.
In August 2023, he went on a season-long loan to National League North side Farsley Celtic.
After the 2024–25 season, Leban departed Everton upon the expiration of his contract.
Personal life He is the son of former Slovenian basketball international Boštjan Leban.
Honours Celje Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2025–26
References
External links
Žan-Luk Leban at the Football Association of Slovenia