Vicko Sevelj, born on 19 September 2000 (age 25) in Croatia, is a defender best known for his contributions as a key central defender for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. Sevelj stands at 6ft (1.83m) and weighs 12st 3lb (78kg), donning the number 5 jersey for his team. According to Transfermarkt, Sevelj currently holds a market value of approximately £546k.
His professional journey in football began in August 2016 when he joined Hajduk Split in Croatia's HNL as a trainee. Come July 2021, he shifted gears and transferred from Hajduk Split to Sarajevo in the Premijer Liga in Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the 2021-2022 season with Sarajevo, Sevelj made an impact with five first team appearances in league matches.
His performance caught the attention of clubs beyond Bosnia. In April 2022, he transferred from Sarajevo to Kalcer Radomlje in the Slovenian PrvaLiga for an undisclosed fee. Sevelj proved his worth with consistent appearances in league matches, taking to the field 31 times in the 2022-2023 season and subsequently, 29 times in the 2023-2024 season.
His endeavour was rewarded in July 2024 when he transferred to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. Sevelj quickly established himself as a reliable defender, making 35 first team appearances and scoring two goals in the 2024-2025 season. Currently in the 2025-2026 season, he has already made 20 first team appearances in league matches for Dundee United.
His skill and reliability have also seen him represent Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup 2025-2026 with one start, as well as one start in the Scottish Cup 2025-2026. Furthermore, he has taken part in the Conference League Qualifiers 2025-2026 for Dundee United with four starts.
Whilst Sevelj has not played for Celtic, his talent and form mark him as a noteworthy figure in the landscape of Scottish football. Having already made a name for himself at Dundee United, fans can look forward to seeing where his promising career journey leads next.
