Peter Makrillos (born 4 September 1995) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Korean club Seoul E-Land FC.
 Makrillos in 2021 with Slavia Sofia | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Michael Makrillos[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Seoul E-Land FC | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Sutherland Sharks | ||
| 2009–2015 | Stoke City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Newcastle Town | 12 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Rockdale City | 23 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Sydney Olympic | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Panionios | 11 | (0) |
| 2020 | IFK Mariehamn | 19 | (4) |
| 2021–2022 | Slavia Sofia | 33 | (9) |
| 2022 | Fredericia | 13 | (1) |
| 2022 | GIF Sundsvall | 11 | (1) |
| 2023 | Chungbuk Cheongju | 32 | (7) |
| 2024– | Seoul E-Land FC | 6 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Australia U20 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:43, 12 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early life edit
Makrillos was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to parents of Greek descent. His grandparents migrated to Australia from Kalymnos and Tripoli, Greece in 1965.[2] Raised in Belmore, in Greater Western Sydney, Makrillos played football for APIA Leichhardt, Blacktown City, and Sutherland Sharks.[2] He trialled three months for FC Barcelona in La Masia, after impressing in a youth tournament, and spent six years in the youth section of Premier League club Stoke City until 2014.[2][3]
Club career edit
Makrillos returned to Australia from England in 2016.[2] He signed for Rockdale City Suns and Sydney Olympic in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4][5][6]
On 11 January 2018, he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Greek Super League club Panionios for an undisclosed fee.[7] He departed the club after one season, recording two assists in 15 games, due to the financial issues at the club.[8] On 18 February 2022, Makrillos joined Danish 1st Division club FC Fredericia on a deal for the rest of the season.[9] On 30 May 2022, the club confirmed that Makrillos was one out five players who would leave the club, as their contracts expired.[10]
On 1 January 2024, Makrillos joined K League 2 club Seoul E-Land FC after departing from Chungbuk Cheongju in the same league.[11]
References edit
- ^ https://au.soccerway.com/players/peter-michael-makrillos/533805/
- ^ a b c d Stamocostas, Con (29 January 2018). "Peter Makrillos finds Greek delight with Panionios". NEOS KOSMOS. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Josh (20 May 2021). "Aspiring Socceroo Peter Makrillos made in Barcelona and starring in Bulgaria". Sporting News. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Rockdale's secret weapon to be unleashed". NPL Men's NSW. Football NSW. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Parkinson, Andrew (4 July 2016). "From Stoke City to the Suns – Makrillos dreaming of A-League". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Stamocostas, Con (23 January 2018). "Makrillos dreams of being Socceroos World Cup bolter". FTBL. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Τελειώνει του Μακρίλλου στον Πανιώνιο
- ^ Davidson, John (26 March 2020). "Aussie midfielder Makrillos opens up on Greek nightmare". SBS Sport. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ FC Fredericia skriver kontrakt med Peter Makrillos, fcfredericia.dk, 18 February 2022
- ^ FC Fredericia siger farvel til fem spillere, fcfredericia.dk, 30 May 2022
- ^ "[오피셜] 서울 이랜드, 'K리그 검증 완료' 피터 영입" (in Korean). interfootball. 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
External links edit
- Peter Makrillos at Soccerway
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