Žan Celar

Žan Celar (born 14 March 1999) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Queens Park Rangers.

Club career
Celar made his Serie A debut for Roma on 11 March 2019 in a game against Empoli, as an 86th-minute substitute for Patrik Schick.

On 10 July 2019, Celar joined Serie B club Cittadella on loan until January 2020. On 30 January 2020, he moved on loan to Cremonese. After scoring two goals in eleven appearances during the 2019–20 Serie B season, his loan was extended for another season in August 2020.

In the summer of 2021, Celar joined Swiss Super League club Lugano on a contract until 2025, joining his countryman Sandi Lovrić. He was given the number 19 jersey. In his first season with the club, Celar won the 2021–22 Swiss Cup, and also scored in the final against St. Gallen as Lugano won 4–1. Overall, he scored 40 goals in 95 appearances in the Swiss Super League over the course of three seasons, and was also the league's top scorer in the 2023–24 season.

On 19 July 2024, Celar transferred to the EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

International career
Between 2014 and 2021, Celar played for all Slovenian youth teams from under-16 to under-21, making 46 appearances for all teams combined and scoring 17 goals.

He made his debut for the senior team on 14 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifying match against Cyprus.

Honours
Lugano
 * Swiss Cup: 2021–22