Tio Cipot


Tio Cipot is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Maribor.
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Club career

Born in Murska Sobota, Cipot is a youth product of his hometown side Mura. He made his senior debut for the club on 19 July 2020 in a league match against Aluminij.
Cipot transferred to Serie A side Spezia in January 2023 for an alleged transfer fee of €700,000, signing a contract with the club until 2027. He made his Serie A debut on 27 January, replacing João Moutinho in the 67th minute of a 2–0 home win against Bologna.

International career

Cipot was a youth international for Slovenia and represented the country at the under-18, under-19 and [Slovenia national Slovenia national under-21 football team|under-21 football team|under-21] levels. He made his under-21 debut on 26 September 2022 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring a brace in a 3–2 defeat.

Personal life

Cipot's father, Fabijan, played internationally for Slovenia. His elder brother, Kai, is also a professional footballer.