Bugsy Nyskohus

Bohdan "Bugsy" Nyskohus OAM[1] (born 28 June 1950 in Woodside, South Australia) is an Australian former soccer player. He began his career with South Australian team USC Lion before playing 13 years in the National Soccer League (NSL) for Adelaide City. He is the older brother of fellow Australia national soccer team player John Nyskohus and USC Lion player Peter Nyskohus.

Bugsy Nyskohus
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
USC Lion
1977–1989 Adelaide City 301 (4)
National team
1972 Australia 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Club career

Nyskohus began his senior football career with Ukrainian Sports Club Lion in the South Australian State League.[2][3]

He later played for and captained Adelaide City in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) between 1977 and 1989.[1][2][4]

Nyskohus played in all of the first 13 seasons of the NSL, becoming the first person to play 300 NSL games.[5]

State representative career

Nyskohus holds the record for the most appearances for the South Australia state team, playing 66 times.[6]

International career

Nyskohus played three full international matches for Australia, making his debut against New Zealand in a friendly in Jakarta. He also played in two B-international matches for Australia against a touring Wolverhampton Wanderers team.[2][7]

References
  1. "Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) entry for Mr Bohdan Nyskohus". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 1991. Retrieved 19 June 2020. For service to soccer
  2. "Nyskohus, Bogdan (Bugsy)". Australian Player Database. OzFootball. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  3. "B. (Bohdan) Nyskohus OAM". Hall of Fame - 2003 Inductees. Football Federation of South Australia. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  4. "Aussie Footballers - Bogdan Nyskohus". OzFootball. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  5. Howe, Andrew. "History of Adelaide City". OzFootball. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  6. Peppas, Dimitri (29 September 2008). "Debutants excited about state clash". Football Federation of South Australia. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  7. The Australian National Men’s Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia.
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