Ruben Zadkovich
 Zadkovich playing for Newcastle Jets in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ruben Anton Zadkovic[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1986[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Fairfield, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2004 | Wollongong Wolves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2005 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Notts County | 9 | (1) |
| 2006–2008 | Sydney FC | 41 | (2) |
| 2008–2010 | Derby County | 5 | (0) |
| 2010– | Newcastle Jets | 87 | (6) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005 | Australia U-20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Australia U-23 | 25 | (1) |
| 2008– | Australia | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 February 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ruben Anton Zadkovich (born 23 May 1986) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Newcastle Jets as a midfielder.
Club career
Born in Fairfield, Sydney, New South Wales,[1] Zadkovich had previously played for English Football League club Notts County, scoring on his debut against Chester City,[2] as well as Queens Park Rangers and Australian side Wollongong Wolves. He has also made several appearances for the Young Socceroos, most notably at the FIFA World Youth Championship.
Sydney FC
Following his time in England, Zadkovich returned to Australia in late 2005 and trialled for Sydney FC. He travelled with the squad to the FIFA Club World Championship and despite not making an appearance he impressed coach Littbarski, being called in as a short-term replacement for injured Ufuk Talay late in the season. After a 12 minute debut off the bench against Queensland Roar, Zadkovich impressed with his first start against Perth Glory (which included a goal), playing one game in Sydney's run to the inaugural A-League championship, earning him a two year full-time contract. He was allowed to leave the club in March 2008.
Derby County
On 17 April 2008, it was revealed Zadkovich had signed a two-year deal with English club Derby County, although his registration was unable to be completed before 1 July.[3] Zadkovich made his Derby debut as a second half substitute against Norwich City at Pride Park in October 2008, in a match which Derby won 3–1. He struggled with injuries during his time at Derby and, after only 7 appearances for the club, cancelled his contract by mutual consent on 23 January 2010.
Newcastle Jets
On 6 April 2010, Zadkovich confirmed that he had penned a three-year contract with the Newcastle Jets that would see him return to play his football in Australia.[4]
International career
Zadkovich made his debut at right-back in the last home game of 1st round 2010 World Cup Qualifications, against China, at ANZ Stadium on 22 June 2008. Australia lost this match 1–0, with Zadkovich giving away a penalty in the second half.
Zadkovich took part in the 2008 Olympics as part of Australia's national team (Olyroos). He scored from close range in a 1–1 draw with Serbia, Australia's only goal in an unsuccessful campaign. He also played against Argentina in what was Australia's best performance of the tournament.
Honours
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 450. ISBN 9781845964740.
- ↑ "Chester 3–2 Notts County". BBC. 19 March 2005. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
- ↑ "Derby complete Zadkovich signing". BBC. 2008-04-17. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ↑ "Zadkovich arrives in Newcastle". Newcastle United Jets FC. 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
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