Dalibor Markovic (born 17 January 2002), is an Australian professional soccer player who currently plays as a left back for Green Gully in the NPL Victoria.

Dalibor Markovic
Personal information
Full name Dalibor Markovic
Date of birth (2002-01-17) 17 January 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Green Gully
Youth career
Marconi Stallions
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Melbourne City NPL 24 (0)
2019–2021 Melbourne Victory 4 (0)
2021–2023 Western United 3 (0)
2021–2023 Western United NPL 12 (2)
2023–2024 Preston Lions 16 (1)
2024– Green Gully 9 (0)
International career
2017 Australia U-17 1 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Australia
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Third place 2017 Thailand U-17 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 July 2017

Club career

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Melbourne Victory

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On 24 February 2021, Markovic made his debut in the A-League against Wellington Phoenix in a 2–0 win by finishing the full 90 minutes and was impressed by head coach Grant Brebner.[1]

Western United

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It was announced on 12 April 2021 that Markovic will switch Victorian clubs to join Melbourne Victory's cross-town rivals Western United.[2] In an interview with A-League Access, Markovic stated that his move to Western United was due to uncertainty with an expected club restructure.[3] Furthermore, he stated that his move was "best for [his] development".[4] Two weeks later, he made his Western United debut in a 2–0 home win against Newcastle Jets.[5]

Preston Lions

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On 15 February 2023, Markovic signed with Preston Lions FC for NPL 2 Victoria 2023 season.[6]

Personal life

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Dalibor's father played for FK Partizan Belgrade as a goalkeeper.[7]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 21 January 2022[8][9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Asia Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Melbourne City NPL 2019 NPL Victoria 2 24 0 24 0
Melbourne Victory 2020–21 A-League 4 0 4 0
Western United 2020–21 3 0 3 0
2021–22 A-League Men 0 0 1 0 1 0
Western United NPL 2021 NPL Victoria 3 2 0 2 0
Career total 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 34 0

International

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As of match played 20 July 2017.[10]
Appearances and goals by national team, year and competition
Team Year Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia U17 2017 1[a] 0 0 0 1 0

Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Markovic, Bello impress as Victory youth steps up". Melbourne Victory FC. 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Western United sign talented full-back Dalibor Markovic". Western United FC. 12 April 2021.
  3. ^ A League Access S1E07 28 May 2021, 28 May 2021, retrieved 28 May 2021
  4. ^ "Western United sign talented full-back Dalibor Markovic". 10 April 2021. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021.
  5. ^ Murray, Tara (3 May 2021). "Whirlwind time for young gun". Star Weekly.
  6. ^ "Welcome to Preston, Dalibor Markovic". Facebook. 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ A League Access S1E07 28 May 2021, 28 May 2021, retrieved 28 May 2021
  8. ^ Dalibor Markovic at Soccerway
  9. ^ "Player statistics for Dalibor Markovic". GameDay. SportsTG. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Dalibor Markovic – Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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