James Nikolovski (born 2 April 2002) is an Australian footballer who plays as a central defender for Olympic FC.[1]

James Nikolovski
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-05) 5 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Team information
Current team
Olympic FC
Number 13
Youth career
0000–2017 Sydney FC
2018 Rockdale Ilinden
2019–2020 Mt Druitt Town Rangers
2021 Rockdale Ilinden
2022–2024 Brisbane Roar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Mt Druitt Town Rangers 1 (0)
2022–2024 Brisbane Roar NPL 23 (1)
2022–2024 Brisbane Roar 7 (0)
2024– Olympic FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 September 2023

Club career

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Brisbane Roar

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Nikolovski played youth football in New South Wales for Sydney FC, Rockdale Ilinden and Mt Druitt Town Rangers.[2]

Nikolovski joined Brisbane Roar in September 2022, initially playing for the youth academy that played in NPL Queensland.[3] In February 2023, he signed his first professional contract alongside teammate Ayom Majok, who joined from Adelaide City.[4] Nikolovski made his debut for Brisbane Roar in an Australia Cup clash against Newcastle Jets on 14 August 2023. He played 30 minutes after replacing Tom Aldred as the Roar advanced to the next round with a 3–2 win in extra time.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "James Nikolovski". Brisbane Roar.
  2. ^ "James Nikolovski". GameDay.
  3. ^ "Brisbane Roar's A-League Men's side bolstered by youth signings". Brisbane Roar. 14 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Brisbane Roar young talents James Nikolovski & Ayom Majok earn A-League deals". Brisbane Roar. 1 February 2023.
  5. ^ "Courageous Jets go down to Roar in extra-time to crash out of Australia Cup". Newcastle Herald. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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