Australian soccer player and coach
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 .
Personal life
Markovski has three children named Joshua, Jonas and Maya. 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
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] 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
Club
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
Honours
Australia
References
^ 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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