Daniel Petkovski (Macedonian: Даниел Петковски) (born 6 June 1993 in Sydney) is an Australian football (soccer) player for Hills United.[1]

Daniel Petkovski
Petkovski playing for Sydney FC Youth in 2012
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-06-06) 6 June 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Left-Back
Team information
Current team
Hills United
Number 5
Youth career
2009–2010 AIS
2010–2011 Marconi Stallions
2011–2012 Sydney FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Sydney FC 7 (0)
2015 APIA Leichhardt 11 (0)
2015–2023 Rockdale Ilinden 139 (4)
2024– Hills United 8 (0)
International career
2011–2012 Australia U20 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 May 2015

Club career edit

Sydney FC edit

Petkovski joined Sydney FC's National Youth League team in 2011 after being signed from New South Wales Premier League club Marconi Stallions.[2] At the end of the 2011–12 A-League season, the promising left-back was signed to a 2-year deal with Sydney FC along with fellow youth players Mitchell Mallia and Hagi Gligor.[3]

Petkovski made his Sydney FC debut as a 75th-minute substitute for Fabio against cross-town rivals Western Sydney Wanderers FC in the first ever Sydney Derby which Sydney FC won 1–0, followed by two more appearances in his debut season against Central Coast Mariners and Perth Glory.

APIA Leichhardt Tigers edit

After being released from Sydney FC, he signed for National Premier Leagues NSW club APIA Leichhardt Tigers.[4]

Rockdale Ilinden FC edit

Petkovski was a part of Rockdale Ilinden's premiership winning side in 2020 after a thirty-six year wait, He scored important goals in the 2020 season.

2015 season edit

In 2015, Petkovski signed for National Premier Leagues NSW club Rockdale Ilinden.[5] Petkovski played in the FFA Cup Round of 32 match against Perth Glory then qualifying for the Round of 16 where Rockdale Ilinden was put up against A-League club Melbourne Victory.

2018 season edit

Petkovski played in the FFA Cup match against Sydney FC (the then FFA Cup holders and Minor Premiers from the previous A-League season) in the Round of 32. They played at home at the Ilinden Sports Centre. The match was broadcast live on Foxtel and a crowd of 4,489 packed into the Ilinden Sports Centre. Sydney FC won 4–2 in the end.

2020 season edit

All NPL and grassroots competitions were suspended for one month due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, effective 18 March to 14 April,[6] and further extended until at least the end of May.[7] The regular season re-commenced in a condensed format from 18 July, with promotion and relegation suspended.[8] The competition resumed on 31 July with a single round-robin format (11 matches) followed by a two-week finals series.[9] The NPL Premier normally qualifies for the national NPL finals series, but the 2020 National Premier Leagues finals series was cancelled in July.[10] Rockdale Ilinden finished top of the table this season on 24 points which made them qualify for the finals series. Rockdale Ilinden had Sydney Olympic in the semi-final where Rockdale Ilinden managed to defeat Olympic 3-0. Rockdale Ilinden qualified for the 2020 National Premier Leagues final where they had to face Sydney United 58 FC. Petkovski scored a very important goal to equalise the match 3-3 before extra-time.

2023 season edit

On the 18th of February news came out Rockdale Ilinden that club captain Daniel Petkovski departs the club via a mutual agreement between the club and player. "we wish Daniel the very best on his next journey".

Career statistics edit

As of 22 February 2014
Club Division Season League Finals Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sydney FC A-League 2012–13 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2013–14 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Career total 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

International career edit

Petkovski has represented Australia at Under 20 level where he took part in the AFC U-19 Championship qualification campaign.[11] The Young Socceroos topped their qualifying group with maximum points and will take part in the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship to be played in the United Arab Emirates in November 2012. Australia are grouped with hosts UAE, current title holders North Korea and all time championship leaders South Korea.[12] Petkovski has been selected in the 23-man training squad named by coach Paul Okon.[13]

References edit

  1. ^ NSW, Football. "Daniel Petkovski". Football NSW. Football NSW. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Daniel Petkovski". Football Federation Australia (Sydney FC). Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Sydney FC farewells four players". Football Federation Australia (Sydney FC). 10 April 2012. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  4. ^ Pozder, Nikola. "Star studded Tigers hungry for success". Football NSW. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Rockdale City Suns » Suns survive late United 58 rally".
  6. ^ "Grassroots football temporarily suspended". Football Federation Australia. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Extension of the suspension of grassroots football in Australia". Football Federation Australia. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  8. ^ Mark Stavroulakis (1 July 2020). "FOOTBALL NSW ANNOUNCE RETURN OF 2020 NPL SENIOR COMPETITIONS". Football NSW. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  9. ^ "MANLY UNITED SET FOR NPL NSW KICK-OFF". Football NSW. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Coronavirus forces FFA Cup to be cancelled". The World Game. SBS. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Antonis heads Young Socceroos squad". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  12. ^ "Football Star Daniel Petkovski represents Qantas Young Socceroos". FSA News. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
  13. ^ "Australia's Young Socceroos squad named". The West Australian. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2012.[permanent dead link]

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