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Milan Borjan

Milan Borjan is a Canadian professional soccer goalkeeper who has played for clubs in North America, Europe and Saudi Arabia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Milan Borjan is a Canadian professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh and the Canada national team. Born in Knin, Yugoslavia (now Croatia), he grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. Borjan has been part of the Canada national team since 2011 and represented the country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Early life

Borjan was born in Knin, then in Yugoslavia and now in Croatia. He later moved to Canada and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. According to Canada Soccer, he spoke Serbian and English and played multiple sports as a child.

Club career

Borjan has played professionally in several countries, including Serbia, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia and Saudi Arabia. He joined Al-Riyadh in August 2024.

International career

Borjan has been a member of the Canada men's national soccer team since 2011. He represented Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Playing profile

Borjan is a goalkeeper who stands about 1.95 m tall. He is listed as right-footed by player-profile sources.

Key facts

  • Milan Borjan is a Canadian international goalkeeper who grew up in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • He plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh as a goalkeeper.
  • Borjan has represented the Canada national team since 2011 and played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • His club career includes teams in Serbia, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Argentina, Uruguay, and others.
  • He was born in Knin, Yugoslavia (now Croatia).
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Canadian context

Borjan is a Canadian international goalkeeper who grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, and has been a long-time member of the Canada men's national team.[9][3]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Milan Borjan?
Milan Borjan is a Canadian professional soccer goalkeeper who plays for Al-Riyadh and the Canada national team.
Where was Milan Borjan born?
He was born in Knin, which was in Yugoslavia at the time and is now in Croatia.
What position does Milan Borjan play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.
Which national team does Milan Borjan represent?
He represents Canada internationally.
What club does Milan Borjan play for now?
He plays for Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League.

References

  1. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/445/milan-borjan/
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing in Canada, nationality, national-team involvement, and World Cup participation.
  2. Saudi Pro League — https://www.spl.com.sa/en/players/84137/milan-borjan
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, birth date, height, and season statistics.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/stats/_/id/157292
    Supports: Player profile, nationality, birth date, height, club and statistics.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan_Borjan
    Supports: Club move to Al-Riyadh on 21 August 2024.
  5. BeSoccer — https://www.besoccer.com/player/b-milan-54210
    Supports: Current club, nationality, country of birth, and previous clubs.