Žan Benedičič (born 3 October 1995) is a Slovenian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Triglav Kranj.

[citation needed] During the 2014–15 pre-season, he was called up to the Milan senior team for the tour of the United States by new Milan manager and his former youth coach Filippo Inzaghi,[2] but on 29 July 2014, he flew home from the tour, strengthening speculation that he was preparing to sign on loan for Leeds United.

Leeds head coach David Hockaday described Benedičič as "a versatile, strong and technical midfield player".

[6] He made his début for Leeds on 12 August when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute in a League Cup game against Accrington Stanley.

[7] Benedičič made his league début for Leeds United on 30 August in a 1–0 victory against Bolton Wanderers at Elland Road.