Olivera Zelenika: Set for Major Transfer to APOEL

33-year-old goalkeeper Olivera Zelenika, captain of NK Varaždin until 2024, has been presented as a transfer candidate to Cypriot APOEL. He played 32 of 36 league matches and kept 16 clean sheets.

23 Aug 2026 By Karla Đurić · senior correspondent

Zelenika and Dinamo: Career in Blue

Olivera Zelenika, 33, was a young goalkeeper who unexpectedly appeared at Dinamo's goalposts in 2012, but never achieved the career predicted for him. After 12 years at the club, he moved to NK Varaždin, where he became captain and one of the best HNL goalkeepers.

Zelenika and APOEL: Introduction in Cyprus

According to Cypriot media, Zelenika has been offered to APOEL, a club that has won the title 29 times. The club has expressed interest in him, and his transfer is in progress. The player has been particularly notable in the 2024/25 season, playing 32 of 36 league matches and keeping 16 clean sheets.

Croatian Players in Cyprus

Croatian players often play in Cypriot clubs, such as Mislav Oršić and Ivica Ivušić in Pafos. Zelenika could become another example of this trend, marking a significant step in his career.