Michael Valkanis


Mihalis Valkanis is a Greek-Australian former football player and was previously a manager of Melbourne City FC.

Club career

He has played in the Greek League with Iraklis, most notably with Larissa where he played for five seasons and won 102 caps, and Agios Nikolaos. He played 110 games in the now-defunct National Soccer League scoring 4 goals with South Melbourne, Adelaide City and Adelaide United.
In mid-2007 Valkanis was named captain of his club side, Adelaide United, replacing Angelo Costanzo.
Valkanis announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2008-09 A-League season in December 2008. The former captain and 100 game veteran was given a testimonial match against Newcastle Jets on 9 January 2009 where he replaced Daniel Mullen in the second half and saw Adelaide though to a 2–0 win.

International career

Valkanis' international debut was for the Socceroos in an Asian Cup qualifier versus Kuwait at Aussie Stadium on 16 August 2006.

Managerial career

After the resignation of Adelaide United manager John Kosmina on 28 January 2013, Valkanis was appointed caretaker manager of Adelaide United for the remainder of the A-League season. Under Valkanis, Adelaide United managed to finish the A-League season in 4th place, therefore qualifying for the A-League finals. However, they were eliminated in the first round by Brisbane Roar.
In May 2016, Valkanis left Adelaide United.
In June 2016, Valkanis joined Melbourne City as the senior assistant coach to John van 't Schip.
On 3 January 2017, after the resignation of Melbourne City manager John van't Schip, Valkanis was appointed manager of the club for the remainder of the season.
On May 9, 2018, Dutch Eredivisie club announced Valkanis had been appointed assistant to manager John van't Schip on a one-year deal with a one-year option.

Personal life

Valkanis is of Greek descent. He attended De La Salle College, Malvern.

Career statistics

1 – includes A-League final series statistics
2 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages

Managerial statistics

Honours

With Adelaide United:
Personal Honours: