Billy Celeski
He scored a memorable hat-trick for Perth Glory in a match against Sydney FC in December 2007.
Celeski made his debut for the Australia men's national soccer team in 2009 during an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match.
He was part of the Melbourne Victory team that won the A-League Championship and Premiership in the 2008–09 season.
Биография
Early Life
Blagoja "Billy" Celeski was born in Ohrid, SR Macedonia, and moved to Melbourne, Australia as a child. His early life in Australia set the stage for his future in football, where he would go on to become a notable player in the A-League and represent his country on the international stage.
Career
Celeski's professional career began with Brunswick Juventus FC, where he played from 2004 to 2005 before moving to Perth Glory FC for the 2005–06 A-League season. He made a significant impact at Perth, scoring a hat-trick in a memorable match against Sydney FC in December 2007. After a brief return to Perth, he signed with Melbourne Victory in 2008, where he played a crucial role in their title-winning campaign, contributing to their A-League Championship and Premiership in the 2008–09 season. Celeski's time at Melbourne was marked by a serious injury in 2009, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
In 2013, he represented the A-League All Stars in a high-profile match against Manchester United. Celeski's career continued internationally, with stints at clubs like Al-Shaab CSC, Liaoning F.C., and Newcastle Jets FC, before concluding his playing days at Ventforet Kofu in Japan.
International Career
Celeski made his senior international debut for the Australia national team on January 28, 2009, in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Indonesia. He was also part of the Olyroos squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, showcasing his talent on a global stage.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Celeski earned recognition as an A-League All Star in 2013 and left a lasting impact on Australian football, both at the club and international levels. His journey from a young boy in Macedonia to a professional footballer in Australia is a testament to his dedication and skill in the sport.
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Карьера и клубы
Celeski signed for Perth Glory for the 2005–06 A-League season from Bullen Zebras playing 18 times and won the club's media award, but was released at the end of the season. Celeski graduated from the Victorian Institute of Sport and Australian Institute of Sport. In March 2007 Celeski was signed by Perth Glory again. A notable performance, with Perth Glory, in the A-League occurred on Saturday, 15 December 2007 – where Celeski scored a hat-trick in Perth Glory's 4–2 win over Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium. Afterwards Celeski signed for Melbourne Victory at the end of the 2007–08 season in a one-year deal, post-mutual termination of his Perth Glory contract, primarily to bolster the squad for the AFC Champions League. Celeski scored his first goal for his new club in their 3–2 win over Adelaide United on 31 October 2008. Celeski signed a new 2-year contract with Melbourne Victory on 23 December 2008. Celeski went on to play a role in the Melbourne team, performing an important role in their title-winning campaign, while also not missing a league match until late 2009. This was to be stopped on 3 September of that year however, when he suffered a season ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, in the opening of a match against Newcastle Jets. On 20 July 2013, Celeski represented the A-League All Stars in the inaugural A-League All Stars Game against Manchester United, a match in which the A-League All Stars were thrashed 5–1, courtesy of goals from Danny Welbeck,…
Celeski made his first senior international debut for the Socceroos on 28 January 2009 in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match versus Indonesia, appearing as a substitute for Tom Pondeljak. He was also a member of the unsuccessful Olyroos squad that took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2004–2005)
- Club
- Melbourne Victory FC (2008–2013)
- Club
- Brunswick Juventus FC (2004–2005)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (2005–2006)
- Club
- Brunswick Juventus FC (2006–2007)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (2007–2008)
- Club
- Al-Shaab CSC (2013–2014)
- Club
- Liaoning F.C. (2014–2014)
- Club
- Newcastle Jets FC (2014–2015)
- Club
- Ventforet Kofu (2016–)
- Club
- Australia national under-17 association football team (2004–2005)
- Club
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2006–2007)
- Club
- Australia men's national soccer team (2009–2009)
Личное
Celeski was born in Ohrid, SR Macedonia, and moved to Melbourne, Australia as a child.
Наследие
Club
Melbourne Victory:
A-League Championship: 2008–09 A-League Premiership: 2008–09
Individual
A-League All Star: 2013
Клубы
- Ventforet Kofu2016сейчас
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2004–2005
- Australia national under-17 association football team2004–2005
- Brunswick Juventus FC2004–2005
- Perth Glory FC2005–2006
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2006–2007
- Brunswick Juventus FC2006–2007
- Perth Glory FC2007–2008
- Melbourne Victory FC2008–2013
- Australia men's national soccer team2009–2009
- Al-Shaab CSC2013–2014
- Liaoning F.C.2014–2014
- Newcastle Jets FC2014–2015
Играл вместе с
Abdiel ArroyoNewcastle Jets FC · 2019–2020
Adam TaggartNewcastle Jets FC · 2012–2014- Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2010–2012
- Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2016
Adama TraoréMelbourne Victory FC · 2012–2014- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaVentforet Kofu
Adriano Ferreira MartinsVentforet Kofu · 2015–2015- Akito KawamotoVentforet Kofu · 2013
- Alair de Souza Camargo JúniorVentforet Kofu · 2002–2006
- Alberto Luiz de SouzaVentforet Kofu · 2007–2007
- Alen AvdićLiaoning F.C.
- Alex Felipe NeryVentforet Kofu · 2001–2001
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Blagoja "Billy" Celeski is a retired footballer. He last played as a midfielder for Ventforet Kofu in the J1 League in 2016. Born in Yugoslavia, he played for the Australia national team.
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