Theo Markelis
Markelis warming-up for Melbourne Victory in 2012 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Theodore Markelis | ||
Date of birth | 24 June 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker / Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hume City | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2003 | Brunswick City[1] | ||
2003–2007 | Green Gully | ||
2007–2010 | Valencia CF | ||
2010–2012 | Vicenza | ||
2012–2013 | Melbourne Victory | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2013 | Melbourne Victory | 5 | (0) |
2013 | Racing Santander | 0 | (0) |
2014 | Hércules B | 0 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Veria | 0 | (0) |
2015– | Hume City | 42 | (17) |
National team‡ | |||
2010–2011 | Australia U-20 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 September 2016. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:32, 5 October 2012 (UTC) |
Theo Markelis (born 24 June 1992) is an Australian footballer who is currently playing for Hume City .
Career
Club career
Whilst in Australia he played for Green Gully SC. In 2007, at the age of 15 he went to Spain where he was offered a contract by Valencia CF to play in the youth team, and averaged 15 goals per season. He later moved to Serie B side Vicenza for the start of the 2010-11, before returning to Australia.[1]
Melbourne Victory
On 2 July 2012, it was confirmed that Markelis had signed a two-year deal with Melbourne Victory after impressing coach Ange Postecoglou.[2][3]
Markelis was released from Melbourne Victory on 31 July 2013.[4][5]
Return to Spain
In October 2013, Theo Markelis signed with Segunda B Spanish side, Racing de Santander but has not been liked by his manager Paco Fernandez and hasn't made an appearance for the team since. In January 2014 the player was released and he signed for Hércules CF B.[6]
Move to Greece
On 3 September 2014, the Greek Superleague club Veria announced the signing of Theo.[7]
Return to Melbourne
On 1 May 2015, Theo Markelis signed for Hume City in the mid season transfer window of the National Premier Leagues Victoria after failing to break into the first team with Greek Superleague club Veria,
References
- 1 2 Burgoine, Laura (2010-09-15). "Former Brunswick City Football Club player on way to Chelsea". Ethnic Publications Pty Ltd. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ↑ "Markelis Victory’s newest addition". SportsAustralia. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/news-display/Theo-Markelis-Victorys-newest-addition/47944
- ↑ http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/news-display/Theo-Markelis-released/71767
- ↑ http://www.mfootball.com.au/theo-markelis-released-by-melbourne-victory/
- ↑ "Markelis finds new home at Hercules". fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ↑ Παίκτης της Βέροιας ο Θεώδορος Μαρκέλης