Kai Cipot

Kai Cipot (born 28 April 2001) is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a defender for NŠ Mura in the Slovenian PrvaLiga. Initially a forward, he switched to his current position in 2022. Cipot was capped for Slovenia at under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.

Mura
A graduate of Mura's youth academy, Cipot made his competitive debut for the club on 11 July 2019 in a 2–0 defeat to Maccabi Haifa during the UEFA Europa League qualifying stages. He scored his first goal later that season, netting the go-ahead goal in a 3–1 victory over Aluminij. In August 2020, Cipot extended his contract with the club for a further two years, to 2024, while it was previously set to expire in June 2022.

During the 2021–22 season, Cipot underwent a position change, switching from forward to defender. He cemented his place in the first team over the course of the 2022–23 season, appearing in almost every league match for the club over the course of the season. In January 2023, he once again signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until 2026. During the opening match of the 2023–24 season, Cipot suffered a thigh injury which sidelined him through April 2024. As a result, he appeared in just six league matches over the course of the campaign.

Personal life
Cipot's father, Fabijan, played internationally for Slovenia. His younger brother, Tio, is also a professional footballer. His grandfather, Emil, also played in Mura's youth ranks during his early career.

Honours
Mura
 * Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2020–21
 * Slovenian Football Cup: 2019–20