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Michael Cvetkovski

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Michael Cvetkovski
Cvetkovski with Siam Navy in 2015
Personal information
Full name Michael Cvetkovski
Date of birth (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2002–2006 Pelister
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Belasica 29 (5)
2008–2010 Pelister 44 (2)
2010–2011 Persebaya 1927 24 (3)
2011–2012 Kitchee 19 (0)
2012–2013 Rabotnički 10 (0)
2013–2014 Yangon United 30 (3)
2014–2014 Belasica 9 (0)
2014–2015 Pelister 12 (3)
2015–2016 Siam Navy 23 (2)
2016–2017 Pelister 20 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:47, 20 April 2017 (UTC)

Michael Cvetkovski (Macedonian: Мajkl Цветковски; born 21 November 1987) is a Macedonian-Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Career

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FC Pelister (2002–2006)

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Michael Cvetkovski was born in Sydney, Australia on 21 Nov 1987. Cvetkovski started his professional career at age 8 with his local football club Rockdale City Suns, 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 Pelister playing consistently through each season, not long his performances caught the attention of the first team management of Pelister and was offered a 4-year professional contract at age 18.

FC Belasica (2007–2008)

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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 Belasica internationally at the Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale 2008.

Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale 2008

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

FC Pelister (2008–2010)

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After having a successful year at FC Belasica, Cvetkovski returns to FC Pelister in 2009 and makes his debut on the 15 August 2009. 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)

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On 20 December 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]

Kitchee SC (2011–2012)

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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)

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In 2012, he returned to Macedonia signing with top league side FC Rabotnicki.[7]

Yangon United (2013–2014)

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

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.

2013 AFC Cup

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

FC Belasica (2014/3-2014/9)

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On 2014 March, Cvetkovski returns to Macedonia, he signed a short-term deal with FC Belasica.

FC Pelister (2014/9-2015)

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

Siam Navy FC (2015–2016)

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

FC Pelister (2016–2017)

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Returns to home club FC Pelister, Macedonia signs two-year contract.

Personal life

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Cvetkovski is married, and has one daughter: Anastasia.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Bonek juga manusia: Profil Persebaya 1927 Surabaya". 2011.
  2. ^ (in Chinese)傑志將與米高簽約 Archived 23 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine Ta Kung Pao. 21 August 2011 03:46:17
  3. ^ (in Chinese)甘巴爾：不會「遙控」傑志 Archived 1 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Ta Kung Pao. 14 September 2011.
  4. ^ (in Chinese)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. ^ (in Chinese)足球 傑志放棄澳洲中堅 2 December 2011.
  7. ^ Michael Cvetkovski at Soccerway
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