Žiga Frelih Spartak Trnava Scout Report
Žiga Frelih
Quick Answer
Žiga Frelih is a 28-year-old Slovenian international goalkeeper who came through the academies of Bravo, Celje and Domžale, played for Krško, Inter Zaprešić and Olimpija Ljubljana, then gained top-flight experience at Gil Vicente and Chaves in Portugal and Mirandés in Spain, before joining Spartak Trnava via Zemplín Michalovce. His biggest strength is his multi-country experience and command of his box; the key thing to track is maintaining consistency through a demanding season that also includes UEFA Conference League football.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Žiga Frelih |
| Date of birth | 6 February 1998 |
| Age | 28 |
| Place of birth | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenia |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 1 |
| Current club | Spartak Trnava (Transfer from Zemplín Michalovce) |
| Contract status | Active contract with the club |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Bravo / Celje / Domžale | Slovenia |
| Youth career | Krško | Slovenia |
| Loan | Inter Zaprešić | Croatia |
| Mid career | Olimpija Ljubljana | Slovenia |
| European experience | Gil Vicente / Chaves | Portugal |
| Prior | Mirandés | Spain |
| Prior | Zemplín Michalovce | Slovakia |
| Present | Spartak Trnava | Slovakia — transfer |
Frelih was born in Ljubljana and came through the academies of Slovenia’s capital clubs before starting his senior career at Krško. After a loan spell at Croatia’s Inter Zaprešić he played for Olimpija Ljubljana, then gained top-level European experience at Gil Vicente and Chaves in Portugal. Having also played for Mirandés in Spain, the goalkeeper returned to Slovakia with Zemplín Michalovce before transferring to Spartak Trnava. In 2025-26 he has featured both in the Niké Liga and in UEFA Conference League qualifying.
Playing Style & Assessment
Frelih is a modern, left-footed goalkeeper profile with reliable reflexes on his line and solid distribution ability. His years in the Portuguese and Spanish leagues show an ability to adapt to different footballing cultures.
Strengths
- Multi-country experience — Having played in Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal and Spain gives him a broad range of experience.
- Command of his box — His physical presence and positioning give confidence inside the penalty area.
- European cup experience — Featuring in UEFA Conference League qualifiers shows familiarity with top-level competition.
Development Areas
- Consistency in Niké Liga — Being relatively new at the club means his hold on the number-one spot is still being established.
- Public data — Detailed save-percentage statistics are relatively limited in public access.
- Age profile — At 28, he fits a medium-term rather than long-term contribution profile.
Level Projection
Verdict: A 28-year-old Slovenian goalkeeper who has played in four different European leagues and stands out for his command of the box; not a direct Süper Lig target, but a medium-term profile whose performances in the Niké Liga and European competition are worth tracking.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Multi-country experienced number one |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Multi-country experience |
| Key risk | Consistency in Niké Liga |
| Scout verdict | Monitor for another period |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Žiga Frelih? A 28-year-old Slovenian international goalkeeper who transferred to Spartak Trnava via Zemplín Michalovce after playing in Slovenia, Croatia, Portugal and Spain.
Which leagues has Žiga Frelih played in? He has played in the Slovenian, Croatian, Portuguese and Spanish leagues.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Soccerway — Žiga Frelih player profile
- Spartak Trnava official squad page
- UEFA.com — Spartak Trnava squad
