Dejan Meleg (; born 1 October 1994) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Club career Vojvodina Meleg made his professional debut with FK Vojvodina in a 0–3 loss against FK Partizan on 29 September 2012 at the age of 17. He was invited by AFC Ajax to pass medical tests in Amsterdam as a precondition to signing with the Dutch powerhouse; the transfer, however, was up in the air as of 19 December 2012 since FK Vojvodina's president Ratko Butorović had a rift with the Swiss agency which has a certain share in Meleg's professional contract.Sportski Zurnal (Serbian): Ајакс зове Дејана Мелега, Бутуровић суспендује 20 December 2012
Ajax On 16 January 2013, Dutch media began reporting an agreement had been reached between AFC Ajax and FK Vojvodina and Meleg signing a contract until 2016.- Ajax versterkt zich met Serviër Meleg 16 January 2013 Just a week later, on 23 January 2013, it was finally announced by FK Vojvodina that Meleg signed for AFC Ajax.FK Vojvodina (Serbian): DEJAN MELEG POTPISAO ZA AJAKS 23 January 2013 He made his debut for AFC Ajax on 29 June 2013 in a 2013–14 pre-season friendly encounter against SDC Putten. Meleg scored the opening goal in the 17' minute to help AFC Ajax to a 1–4 victory at the Sportpark Puttereng in Putten.
Starting the 2013/14 season, left footed Dejan Meleg was enlisted with the reserves team Jong Ajax, who were newly promoted to the Dutch Eerste Divisie the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands. He made his debut on 16 August 2013 in a 1–0 loss to MVV Maastricht. On 3 September 2013 he scored both his first and second professional goal in the Netherlands playing for Jong Ajax against Jong PSV in a 4–2 away win.- 62' DOELPUNT DEJAN MELEG, JONG PSV- JONG AAX, 2-3
On 21 December 2015, 6 months before expiration, AFC Ajax and Meleg reached an agreement for mutual termination of contract.Ajax ontbindt contract met Meleg at nos.nl, 21-12-2015
Cambuur On 10 July 2014, it was announced that Meleg would be sent on loan to SC Cambuur until the end of the season.- 'Ajax leent Servisch toptalent jaar uit aan Cambuur' He made his Eredivisie debut on 9 August 2014 in a 1–1 draw against FC Twente at home.- Meleg mag dit seizoen alleen nog trainen bij Ajax He made his first appearance in the Dutch Cup on 24 September 2014 in a 4–0 away win against FC Den Bosch. On 6 March 2015 it was announced that Meleg's loan spell was terminated with immediate effect, seeing Meleg return to Amsterdam, having fallen out of favor in Leeuwarden.
Return to Vojvodina On 2 January 2016, Dejan re-signed for FK Vojvodina until June 2018.STEPANOV I MELEG PONOVO KOD KUĆE at FK Vojvodina official website, 2-1-2016
Kayserispor On 28 June 2017, Meleg signed for Turkish side Kayserispor.Dejan MELEG Kayserispor'umuzda at Kayserispor official website, 28-6-2017
Red Star Belgrade On 12 June 2018, Meleg signed for Red Star Belgrade on a 3-year deal. However, he was loaned out to Levadiakos and Radnički Niš.
Borac Banja Luka In October 2020, he joined FK Borac Banja Luka.
ENPPI In September 2022, he transferred to Egyptian club ENPPI SC.
Persipal Palu In September 2024, he transferred to Indonesian club Persipal Palu.
International career Meleg has represented Serbia on various youth levels and currently plays for Serbia U19. He played for the Serbia U19 side that won the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Honours Serbia U19 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship (1): 2013
Borac Banja Luka Bosnian Premier League: 2020–21
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