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 was head coach for Melbourne Knights, Altona Magic, Preston Lions, Fawkner Blues, Sunshine George Cross, Springvale White Eagles, Sydenham Park, Fitzroy City and Port Melbourne.
Personal life Markovski has three children named Joshua, Jonas and Zara. He now watches and coaches them proudly play the sport he once used to. His son Jonas Markovski currently plays for Preston Lions FC
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. 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 7Total7020 Preston Makedonia 1989National Soccer League25 8Total258 Melbourne Croatia 1989–90National Soccer League 21 5Total215 Marconi 1990–91National Soccer League 28 10 1991–92 19 6Total4716 Preston Makedonia 1992–93National Soccer League 23 8Total238 Morwell Falcons 1993–94National Soccer League 24 11 1994–95 24 9Total4820 Melbourne Knights 1995–96National Soccer League 16 3Total163 Canberra Cosmos 1996–97National Soccer League 7 2Total72 Melbourne Knights 1996–97National Soccer League 9 0Total90 Carlton 1997–98National Soccer League 25 12Total2512 Perth Glory 1998–99National Soccer League 22 11Total2211 Carlton 1999–2000National Soccer League 30 5 2000–01 6 1Total366 Football Kingz 2001–02National Soccer League 23 1Total231Career total372112
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International
Honours Australia OFC Nations Cup: 1996
References
External links Veteran aims to kick-start Kingz