John Markovski


John Markovski is an Australian soccer coach and former player, currently the head coach of Springvale White Eagles. Markovski played in the National Soccer League for Sunshine George Cross, Preston Lions, 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.

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.
Ahead of the 1989 National Soccer League season, Markovski signed for Preston Makedonia.

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. Markovski was coach at Sydenham Park SC in Victorian State League 1 in 2017 and 2018. The became the head coach at Springvale White Eagles in 2020.

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