Blaž Janc (born 20 November 1996) is a Slovenian professional handball player who plays for FC Barcelona and the Slovenia national team.[1] He is the older brother of fellow handball player Mitja Janc.

Blaž Janc
Janc with Slovenia in 2018
Personal information
Born (1996-11-20) 20 November 1996 (age 28)
Brežice, Slovenia
Nationality Slovenian
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Right wing
Club information
Current club FC Barcelona
Number 18
Youth career
Years Team
2006–2011
RK Sevnica
2011–2014
RK Celje
Senior clubs
Years Team
2012–2017
RK Celje
2017–2020
PGE Vive Kielce
2020–
FC Barcelona
National team 1
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–
Slovenia 101 (366)
Medal record
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2017 France
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 5 July 2024

He participated at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the men's handball tournament.[2]

Honours

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  • All-Star right wing of the Olympic Games: 2024[3]

References

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  1. ^ "EHF profile". Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  2. ^ "Blaz Janc". eurohandball.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Paris 2024 Men's All-Star team revealed". ihf.info. IHF. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
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