Name: Ned Zelić (often styled NED ZELIC)

Full name: Nedeljko "Ned" Zelić

Nationality: Australian

Position: Defender / Defensive midfielder (primarily central defender)

Date of birth: 4 December 1971

Place of birth: Sydney, Australia

• Club career (selected highlights):
  • 1989–1992: Sydney United (Australia)
  • 1992–1993: PAOK (Greece)
  • 1993–1995: Waregem (Belgium)
  • 1995–1996: Karlsruher SC (Germany)
  • 1996–1998: 1860 Munich (Germany)
  • 1998–2000: Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
  • 2000–2001: Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany)
  • 2001–2002: Crystal Palace (England)
  • 2002–2003: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
  • 2003–2004: New Zealand Knights / short stints in Asia and Europe later in career
• International career:
  • Australia national team (Socceroos)
  • Caps: 56 (between 1991 and 2002) — official FIFA A internationals
  • Goals: 6
  • Notable: Played in World Cup qualifying campaigns and was a regular in the 1990s through early 2000s
• Playing style: Versatile defensive player able to operate as a central defender or in a holding midfield role; known for strong tackling, aerial ability and tactical awareness.
• Honours & recognition: Regular Australian international throughout the 1990s; enjoyed a long professional career across Europe and Asia.

Retirement and later life: Retired from professional football in the mid-2000s. Since retiring, Zelić has made occasional media appearances and has been involved in various football-related activities.