Nicolas Milanović, the forward born in Australia on 14 November 2001, has forged an ascendant path through the footballing world. Now aged 24, Milanović has found his place in the Aberdeen team, predominantly operating as a left winger. Tall and athletic at 6ft (1.85m) tall and 11st 13lb (76kg), he is a commanding presence on the pitch. The number 11 jersey is his pick, and he has had the honour of wearing it for the Australian national team as well.
According to Transfermarkt, Milanović's market value stands at a respectable £721k.
His career took off in earnest in July 2020 when he joined Western United, competing in Australia's National Premier Leagues. His debut season saw him make ten first-team appearances in league matches, laying the groundwork for a slew of future achievements. Over the course of the 2021-2022 season, Milanović maintained his ten appearances and even netted a goal. The 2022-2023 season saw his profile rise as he made 15 appearances and scored four goals.
Milanović moved to the more prestigious A-League in February 2023, playing for the Western Sydney Wanderers. His debut season got off to a promising start, with 11 first-team appearances and a solitary goal. In the 2023 - 2024 season, he had a significant breakthrough, making 25 appearances and scoring an impressive nine goals. His star continued to rise in the following season, with his 25 appearances accompanied by 12 goals.
The Scottish Premiership became his new stage in July 2025, when he transferred from Western Sydney Wanderers to Aberdeen for around £340k. The ongoing 2025 - 2026 season at Aberdeen has already seen him make eight first-team appearances in league matches.
Milanović has not limited his footballing contributions to league matches, however. He took part in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Aberdeen, starting once, and also played in the Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026, starting once and making an additional substitute appearance. He has also made three substitute appearances in the Conference League 2025 - 2026 for Aberdeen.
