Matej Poplatnik


Matej Poplatnik is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Livingston FC.

Career

Poplatnik started his senior career withPrvaLiga debut in a 1–0 away loss against NK Celje on 15 July 2012, coming on as a second-half substitute. Poplatnik scored his first goal for Triglav a week later in a 1–0 win over NK Aluminij at Stanko Mlakar Stadium. In 2014–15 season, he finished as Slovenian Second League top-scorer with 18 goals in the league.
On 20 June 2015, Poplatnik signed a two-year contract with Bulgarian side Montana, after a successful trial period with the club.

Kerala Blasters

On 8 July 2018, Poplatnik joined Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. He scored on his debut, contributing in a 2–0 league away victory against ATK on 29 September 2018. On 30 July 2019, Poplatnik joined Hungarian club Kaposvári Rákóczi on a season-long loan.

Personal life

His older brother Aleš Poplatnik is also a professional footballer, playing as a forward.