John Markovski (born 15 April 1970) is an Australian soccer coach and former player. Markovski played in the National Soccer League (NSL) for Sunshine George Cross, Preston Lions (former Preston Makedonia), Morwell Falcons, Canberra Cosmos, Auckland Kingz, Carlton SC, Melbourne Knights and Perth Glory FC and was known Australia-wide for his excellent free kick taking skills. Markovski is currently head coach of Port Melbourne SC and was recently coach of Altona Magic, Preston Lions, Fawkner Blues, Sunshine George Cross, Springvale White Eagles, Sydenham Park and Fitzroy City.
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| Full name | John Markovski | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1970 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sunshine, Victoria, Australia | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 1986–1988 | Sunshine George Cross | 68 | (20) | ||||||||||||||
| 1989 | Preston Lions | 25 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Melbourne Croatia | 23 | |||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Marconi Stallions | 49 | (16) | ||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Preston Lions | 23 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Morwell Falcons | 22 | (11) | ||||||||||||||
| 1994 | Altona Magic | 15 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Morwell Falcons | 22 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
| 1995 | Altona Magic | 9 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Melbourne Knights | 23 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Canberra Cosmos | 7 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Carlton S.C. | 25 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Perth Glory | 22 | (11) | ||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Carlton Blues | 36 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Football Kingz | 23 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Preston Lions | (0) | |||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Western Suburbs SC | (2) | |||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Fawkner Blues | 19 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Sunshine George Cross FC | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Sydenham Park | (3) | |||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1998 | Australia | 19 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Altona Magic | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Preston Lions | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Fawkner Blues | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Sunshine George Cross | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Preston Lions | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Altona Magic | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Sydenham Park | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Springvale White Eagles | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Altona Magic | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Fitzroy City | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Altona Magic | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Port Melbourne | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 July 2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Personal life
editMarkovski has three children named Joshua, Jonas and Zara. He now watches and coaches them proudly play the sport he once used to. His son Jonas Markovski currently plays for Brisbane Roar in A-League Men.
Playing career
editClub career
editMarkovski made his debut as a second-half substitute for Sunshine George Cross in round one of the 1986 National Soccer League season at the age of 15.[1][2]
Ahead of the 1989 National Soccer League season, Markovski signed for Preston Makedonia.[3]
International career
editMarkovski represented the Australia national soccer team on 19 occasions for one goal and represented Australia at under 20 and 23 level at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and at the World Youth Cup in 1987.
Coaching career
editMarkovski began his coaching career while still playing, taking charge of Preston Lions midway through the 2002 Victorian Premier League season.[4] Markovski was coach at Sydenham Park SC in Victorian State League 1 in 2017 and 2018. Also became the head coach at Springvale White Eagles in 2020 and head coach for Altona Magic in 2012, 2021 and 2023.
Career statistics
editClub
edit| Club | Season | Division | App | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine George Cross | 1986 | National Soccer League | 24 | 5 |
| 1987 | 22 | 8 | ||
| 1988 | 24 | 7 | ||
| Total | 70 | 20 | ||
| Preston Makedonia | 1989 | National Soccer League | 25 | 8 |
| Total | 25 | 8 | ||
| Melbourne Croatia | 1989–90 | National Soccer League | 21 | 5 |
| Total | 21 | 5 | ||
| Marconi | 1990–91 | National Soccer League | 28 | 10 |
| 1991–92 | 19 | 6 | ||
| Total | 47 | 16 | ||
| Preston Makedonia | 1992–93 | National Soccer League | 23 | 8 |
| Total | 23 | 8 | ||
| Morwell Falcons | 1993–94 | National Soccer League | 24 | 11 |
| 1994–95 | 24 | 9 | ||
| Total | 48 | 20 | ||
| Melbourne Knights | 1995–96 | National Soccer League | 16 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 3 | ||
| Canberra Cosmos | 1996–97 | National Soccer League | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | ||
| Melbourne Knights | 1996–97 | National Soccer League | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | ||
| Carlton | 1997–98 | National Soccer League | 25 | 12 |
| Total | 25 | 12 | ||
| Perth Glory | 1998–99 | National Soccer League | 22 | 11 |
| Total | 22 | 11 | ||
| Carlton | 1999–2000 | National Soccer League | 30 | 5 |
| 2000–01 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Total | 36 | 6 | ||
| Football Kingz | 2001–02 | National Soccer League | 23 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 372 | 112 | ||
Ref.[5]
International
edit| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 February 1995 | Sydney Football Stadium (1988), Sydney, Australia |  Japan |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Honours
editAustralia
References
edit- ^ Crisp, Allan (2 April 1986). "Markovski and Lennon take shine off Hellas". Soccer Action. p. 7.
- ^ MacKenzie, Craig (2 April 1986). "Only 15, but what a player". Soccer Action. p. 7.
- ^ Cockerill, Michael (11 January 1989). "Youth side banks on 'veteran'". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 62.
- ^ "Markovski's miracle". The Age. Melbourne. 22 August 2002. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Aussie Footballers – Maras to Marrone". OzFootball. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Oceania Nations Cup 1996". Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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