Matej Poplatnik

Matej Poplatnik (born 15 July 1992) is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a forward for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Bravo and the Slovenia national team.

Club career
Poplatnik started his senior career with Zarica Kranj, before joining Triglav Kranj in 2012. He made his Slovenian PrvaLiga debut for Triglav in a 1–0 away loss against 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 Aluminij at Stanko Mlakar Stadium. In the 2014–15 season, he finished as Slovenian Second League top scorer with 18 goals.

On 20 June 2015, Poplatnik signed a two-year contract with Bulgarian side Montana, after a successful trial period with the club.

On 8 July 2018, Poplatnik joined Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. He scored on his debut, 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.

On 8 July 2020, Poplatnik signed for Scottish Premiership club Livingston. He would join Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on a season-long loan. For Raith Rovers, Poplatnik scored eleven goals in all competitions, including two goals in a victory in the 2022 Scottish Challenge Cup final.

International career
Poplatnik made his debut for the senior Slovenia national team on 20 January 2024 in a friendly against the United States.

Personal life
His older brother, Aleš Poplatnik, is also a professional footballer.

Honours
Triglav Kranj
 * Slovenian Second League: 2016–17

Raith Rovers
 * Scottish Challenge Cup: 2021–22