Michael Cvetkovski

Michael Cvetkovski
Personal information
Full nameMichael Cvetkovski
Date of birth21 November 1987
Place of birthSydney, Australia
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Siam Navy
Number6
Youth career
2002–2006Pelister
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2007–2008Belasica29(5)
2008–2010Pelister44(2)
2010–2011Persebaya 192724(3)
2011–2012Kitchee19(0)
2012–2013Rabotnički10(0)
2013–2014Yangon United30(3)
2014Pelister-(-)
2015–Siam Navy3(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:47, 20 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Michael Cvetkovski also Mihael Cvetkovski (Macedonian: Мајкл Цветковски, born 21 November 1987) is an Australian/Macedonian footballer who plays as a defender with Siam Navy in the Thai Premier League.

Career

Fc Pelister (2002-2006)

Michael Cvetkovski was born in Sydney, Australia on the 21st Nov 1987. Michael started his professional career at age 8 with his local football club Rockdale City, in Sydney. Eager to develop his skills he moved to (Europe) Macedonia at age 14 and signed with top league side FC Pelister. Cvetkovski continued to develop as a football player and progressed through the youth system of FC Pelister playing consistently through each season, not long his performances caught the attention of the first team management of FC Pelister and was offered a 4 year professional contract at age 18.

Fc Belasica (2007-2008)

As a young skillful player Cvetkovski was sent out on loan to top tier side FC Belasica to gain experience and receive exposure to top tier football in the country. It did not take long for Cvetkovski to show his football qualities as he was selected to represent FC Belasica internationally at the Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale 2008.

Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale 2008

FC Belasica (Macedonia), AC Milan (Italy), FC Bari (Italy), Malaysian Indian (Malaysia), are in group D of the tournament. Cvetkovski made 3 appearances with FC Belasica and finished equal second in the group with FC Bari, due to goal difference FC Belasica did not qualify to the second round.

Fc Pelister (2008-2010)

After having a successful year at FC Belasica, Cvetkovski returns to FC Pelister in 2009 and makes his debut on the 15/08/09. FC Pelister had an outstanding season finishing 4th on the table, 2009/10 season. Cvetkovski once again impressed with his performances, and after two seasons with FC Pelister and 44 appearances decided to accept an offer from Persebaya 1927.

Fc Persebaya 1927 (2010-2011)

On December 20, 2010 Cvetkovski transfers to Persebaya 1927 and signs a 1 year contract for an undisclosed amount. Cvetkovski made 24 appearances for Persebaya 1927 and scored 3 goals helping to secure the top position on the table for the 2010/11 season.[1]

Fc Kitchee (2011-2012)

On 21 August 2011, he has been offered a contract to play for Kitchee in the 2011-12 Hong Kong First Division League and 2012 AFC Cup, after performing to the satisfaction of coach Josep Gombau in the pre-season training matches in Spain.[2] Due to goalkeeper Li Jian's injury, Cvetkovski's registration was delayed in case a foreign goalkeeper was needed.[3] But after Guo Jianqiao was signed from Tai Chung FC, Cvetkovski's registration was also completed and he will be able to make his debut against Hong Kong Sapling.[4] Michael made his first appearance in the Hong Kong First Division League as a second-half substitute on 25 September 2011 in the match against Hong Kong Sapling, which Kitchee won 6:0.[5] But on 1 December, Ken Ng announced that as Michael cannot adapt to Kitchee's playing style,and on the request of Cvetkovski that he be released from the club.[6] Cvetkovski was interviewed and quoted," I and Mr Ken have had some minor indifference's I've decided that it is best i leave".

Fc Rabotnički (2012-2013

In 2012 he returned to Macedonia signing with top league side FK Rabotnički.[7]

Fc Yangon United (2013-2014)

On 4 January 2013, he transfers to Yangon United from Myanmar.

Yangon United qualify for the top 16 of the 2013 AFC Cup after finishing top of there group.

Cvetkovski won the 2013 Myanmar Championship with Yangon United and also led the club to the 2013 AFC Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the club’s history.

He made 30 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club in all competitions.

Rockdale City Suns

In 2014 March, Cvetkovski returns to Australia after spending 13 years abroad, he signed a short-term deal with Rockdale City Suns in the Australian National Premier Leagues.

FC Pelister (2014)

In September 2014, Cvetkovski returned to FC Pelister, Macedonia on a short-term deal.

Siam Navy FC (2015-)

In January 2015, Cvetkovski signed with Royal Thai Navy F.C., in the Thai Premier League on a two-year deal.

References

  1. ↑ http://bonek-juga-manusia.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/profil-persebaya-1927-surabaya.html
  2. ↑ (traditional Chinese (HK))傑志將與米高簽約 Ta Kung Pao. 21 August 2011 03:46:17
  3. ↑ (traditional Chinese (HK))甘巴爾：不會「遙控」傑志 Ta Kung Pao. 14 September 2011.
  4. ↑ (traditional Chinese (HK))足球 傑志羅致大中門將頂李健 Apple Daily. 23 September 2011.
  5. ↑ Kitchee vs Hong Kong Sapling. Match Details. HKFA.com 25 September 2011.
  6. ↑ (traditional Chinese (HK))足球 傑志放棄澳洲中堅 2 December 2011.
  7. ↑ Michael Cvetkovski at Soccerway

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