Spase Dilevski (Macedonian: Спасе Дилевски; born 13 May 1985) is an Australian former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Spase Dilevski | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back / Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2000 | Sydenham Park | ||
| 2000–2001 | VIS | ||
| 2001–2003 | PSV Eindhoven | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | PSV Eindhoven | 0 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | → Rot-Weiss Essen (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Queensland Roar | 34 | (1) |
| 2007–2011 | Universitatea Craiova | 80 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Adelaide United | 12 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Melbourne Victory | 14 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | ATM FA | 12 | (0) |
| 2016 | Avondale FC | 4 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Campbelltown City | 19 | (0) |
| Total | 175 | (3) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Australia U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2002–2005 | Australia U20 | 18 | (2) |
| 2004–2008 | Australia U23 | 20 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 September 2018 | |||
Club career
editDilevski started his career as a junior for Victorian lower league team Sydenham Park where he was coached by Tony Ivanov and eventually played in their seniors at a very young age. It was club policy to promote talent into the senior team that was adopted by Bill Dimovski. After showing obvious talent and out-classing others many years his senior, the Victorian Institute of Sport recruited him.
Dilevski was recruited by European clubs Tottenham Hotspur and PSV Eindhoven early in his career. After Tottenham offered him an extension on his contract, he chose to move out of England in order to get some first team experience in Australia. Dilevski joined Melbourne Victory for the duration of their participation in the 2005 Australian Club World Championship Qualifying Tournament, ultimately just the one game where they were knocked out of the tournament by Adelaide United.[1][2] After a stint with Queensland Roar in Australia, he moved to Romania where he struggled for game time. In 2008, the new manager of Craiova decided to use him as a defensive midfielder, and Dilevski played well in the new position.
He returned to the A-League in March 2011 and was signed on a one-year deal with Adelaide United.[3] Making 12 out of a possible 27 appearances for the club.
Dilevski signed for home town club Melbourne Victory on a one-year deal, It was announced on 14 June 2012.[4]
Following his release from Melbourne Victory in mid-2013, Dilevski spent an extended period of time without a club, before signing for Armed Forces FA in the Malaysian Super League for the 2014–15 season.
In late 2015, it was confirmed that Dilevski, along with former Melbourne City FC player Jonatan Germano, would be joining National Premier Leagues Victoria side Avondale FC for the 2016 season.[5]
International career
editHe was on the Australian roster for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and 2005 as well as the 2004 Athens Olympics.
After having an injury ravaged 2006/7 season, Dilevski was a member of the Olyroos Squad (under the tutelage of Rob Baan) in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but eventually missed out on a place in the final squad for the tournament.
References
edit- ^ "Victory adds to quality signings". The Age. 6 May 2005. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Live Match Update - Adelaide Utd v Melbourne Victory". A-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 12 July 2005. Retrieved 28 August 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Reds find Spase for Olympian gun to fill". Adelaide NOW. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ "Spase Dilevski joins Victory". Melbourne Victory FC. 14 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ "Avondale secure massive double coup - The Corner Flag". cornerflag.com.au. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
External links
edit- Spase Dilevski at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)
- Spase Dilevski at Soccerway
- Fupa profile
- Melbourne Victory profile
- Oz Football Profile
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