John Markovski

John Markovski (born 15 April 1970) is an Australian soccer coach and former player, currently the head coach of Springvale White Eagles. 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.

John Markovski
Personal information
Full name John Markovski
Date of birth (1970-04-15) 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 Makedonia 25 (7)
1989–1990 Melbourne Croatia 23
1990–1992 Marconi Stallions 49 (16)
1992–1993 Preston Makedonia 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)
National team‡
1994–1998 Australia 19 (1)
Teams managed
2001 Altona Magic
2002–2003 Preston Lions
2004–2006 Fawkner Blues
2007 Sunshine George Cross FC
2008 Preston Lions
2012 Altona Magic
2017–2018 Sydenham Park
2020 Springvale White Eagles
2021– Altona Magic
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 July 2007
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 July 2007


Playing career

Club career

Markovski 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

Markovski 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

Markovski 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. Currently became next head coach for Altona Magic in 2021.

Career statistics

Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionAppGoals
Sunshine George Cross1986National Soccer League245
1987228
1988247
Total7020
Preston Makedonia1989National Soccer League258
Total258
Melbourne Croatia1989–90National Soccer League215
Total215
Marconi1990–91National Soccer League2810
1991–92196
Total4716
Preston Makedonia1992–93National Soccer League238
Total238
Morwell Falcons1993–94National Soccer League2411
1994–95249
Total4820
Melbourne Knights1995–96National Soccer League163
Total163
Canberra Cosmos1996–97National Soccer League72
Total72
Melbourne Knights1996–97National Soccer League90
Total90
Carlton1997–98National Soccer League2512
Total2512
Perth Glory1998–99National Soccer League2211
Total2211
Carlton1999–2000National Soccer League305
2000–0161
Total366
Football Kingz2001–02National Soccer League231
Total231
Career total372112

Ref.[5]

International
International goals
GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
115 February 1995Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia Japan1–02–1Friendly

References
  1. Crisp, Allan (2 April 1986). "Markovski and Lennon take shine off Hellas". Soccer Action. p. 7.
  2. MacKenzie, Craig (2 April 1986). "Only 15, but what a player". Soccer Action. p. 7.
  3. Cockerill, Michael (11 January 1989). "Youth side banks on 'veteran'". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 62.
  4. "Markovski's miracle". The Age. 22 August 2002. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  5. "Aussie Footballers - Maras to Marrone". OzFootball. Retrieved 11 February 2020.


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