Dean Pelekanos

Dean Pelekanos

Pelekanos with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020.
Personal information
Full name	Dean Pelekanos
Date of birth	(2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Rockdale Ilinden
Number	14
Youth career
2012–2018	Blacktown City
2019–2020	Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Western Sydney Wanderers NPL	21	(2)
2023	St George City	27	(2)
2024	Rockdale Ilinden	29	(2)
2024–2025	Western Sydney Wanderers	14	(0)
2025–2026	Sabah	28	(0)
2026–	Rockdale Ilinden	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 August 2026

Dean Pelekanos (born 5 January 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for National Premier Leagues NSW club Rockdale Ilinden.

Early life

Pelekanos was born in Sydney and raised in Glenwood, New South Wales. He piqued interest in football at the age of three and became a foundation member of Western Sydney Wanderers when he was eleven. Pelekanos attended Parklea Public School before being enrolled at Hills Sports High School, where he also played rugby league. Outside of football, Pelekanos is a music enthusiasts and raps in his free time.

Career

Pelekanos began his football career, initially as a centre back, with Blacktown City in their under-12s and progressed through their youth ranks until his departure from the under-17s. He joined Western Sydney Wanderers Youth in 2019, where he was named captain in their National Premier Leagues squad.

After helping the Wanderers to promotion from NSW League Two, Pelekanos signed for newly-promoted St George City prior to the 2023 season.

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