TEO JELACA

Croatia/Slovenia | Forward / Second Striker | Left-Footed | 1.91 m (6’3”)

Player Profile

Teo Jelaca is a modern attacking player with a strong physical profile and above-average mobility for his size. Developed in the Slovenian football system, he combines European tactical education with athleticism and attacking versatility.

Key Strengths

  • Physical Presence: Tall, strong striker with aerial ability and hold-up play.
  • Mobility & Speed: Unusual pace and agility for a 6’3” forward.
  • Left-Footed Quality: Technical finishing and ball control on his dominant foot.
  • Positional Versatility: Effective as a No. 9, second striker, or wide attacker.
  • Off-Ball Movement: Intelligent runs and ability to exploit space behind defenses.
  • Competitive Mentality: Experience in senior national league environments.

Tactical Fit

  • Suited for systems using a target forward with mobility.
  • Fits counter-attacking and transition-based teams.
  • Valuable in teams needing vertical threat and physical dominance in the box.

Projection

Teo projects as a high-upside European striker with the physical and technical tools to impact high-level college soccer and continue developing toward professional football.

player detail

Country

Croatia/Slovenia

POSITION

Striker

Height

6ft3

Weight

183

Team

ND Ilirija

GPA

3.2

School Year

Freshman - 2026