This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Tp767 (talk | contribs) at 21:23, 3 January 2025 (←Created page with '{{Short description|Australian soccer player }} {{Draft topics|biography|sports|oceania}} {{AfC topic|blp}} {{Orphan|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Thomas Petrovski |image = thumb|Petrovski winning the NPL NSW Championship 2024 |fullname = Thomas Alexander Petrovski<br/>Томас Александар Петровски |birth_date = 7 June 2007 (age 17)...'). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 21:23, 3 January 2025 by Tp767 (talk | contribs) (←Created page with '{{Short description|Australian soccer player }} {{Draft topics|biography|sports|oceania}} {{AfC topic|blp}} {{Orphan|date=May 2024}} {{Infobox football biography |name = Thomas Petrovski |image = thumb|Petrovski winning the NPL NSW Championship 2024 |fullname = Thomas Alexander Petrovski<br/>Томас Александар Петровски |birth_date = 7 June 2007 (age 17)...')(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Australian soccer player | This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. Please introduce links to this page from related articles; try the Find link tool for suggestions. (May 2024) |
 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name |
Thomas Alexander Petrovski Томас Александар Петровски | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 2007 (age 17) | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Rockdale Ilinden | ||
| Number | 49 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013-2022 | Rockdale Ilinden | ||
| 2022–2023 | Brooke House College | ||
| 2023-2024 | SS Turris Calcio | ||
| 2024 | Rockdale Ilinden | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025 | Rockdale Ilinden | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Petrovski (Macedonian: Томас Петровски, born 7 June 2007) is an Australian Macedonian professional football player who plays as a forward for Rockdale Ilinden FC in the NPL NSW Men's. He began his youth career in Australia before moving to Europe to further his football development.
Early Life and Background
Petrovski was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up in Kogarah, a suburb of South East Sydney. Coming from a Macedonian family, his cultural roots have influenced his footballing journey. He showed promise as a forward from a young age, developing his skills in local youth academies.
Youth Career
Rockdale Ilinden FC
Petrovski began his football career in 2013 by joining the youth setup at Rockdale Ilinden FC, a semi-professional club based in New South Wales. He spent nine years with the club, competing in youth competitions and gaining valuable experience in the Australian football system..
Brooke House Football Academy
After his time at Rockdale Ilinden FC, he attended Brooke House College Football Academy in Market Harborough during the 2022/23 season. The academy participates in various cup competitions, including ISFA, ESFA, and County Cups. His performances there attracted the attention of European clubs.
S.S Turris Calcio
On 22 September 2023, Petrovski signed his first professional youth contract with SS Turris Calcio. SS Turris Calcio compete in Serie C Group C. The club is located in Torre Del Greco, a town in the Naples metropolitan area.
International Career
Petrovski is eligible to represent either Australia or Macedonia due to his dual heritage. His future prospects at the international level may depend on his ongoing performances in Italy.
Playing Style
Primarily a forward, Petrovski is quick, creative, and hard-working right-footed forward with good technique, who is capable both of creating and scoring goals, due to his opportunism and shooting accuracy, as well as his vision and passing ability. He is capable of playing several offensive positions, either on the right or through the centre of the pitch, and is usually deployed in a supporting role, as a winger, as a second striker, or as an attacking midfielder, although he has also been fielded as a striker or as a false nine. Coaches at both Brooke House College Football Academy and SS Turris Calcio have noted his work ethic and potential.
Honours
- NPL NSW Men's U20's Premiers: 2024
Personal Life
Petrovski maintains close ties with his Macedonian heritage, which plays a significant role in his identity as a player. He credits his family for their ongoing support throughout his football journey. He is related to Macedonian poet Dimitar Bashevski, it is his great-grandfather.
References
- "Thomas Petrovski - Player Profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- Petrovski, Thomas. "Flashscore Player Profile". Thomas Petrovski Player Profile. Flashscore. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- "Scheda Giocatore G9550379 - Turris - Allievi Nazionali U17 Serie C - Girone D Italia". www.tuttocampo.it. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- "Scheda Giocatore G9550379 - Turris - Allievi Nazionali U17 Serie C - Girone D Italia". www.tuttocampo.it. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- "Thomas Petrovski - Player Profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- Petrovski, Thomas. "Flashscore Player Profile". Thomas Petrovski Player Profile. Flashscore. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- Petrovski, Thomas. "Sofascore Player Profile". Thomas Petrovski Player Profile. Sofascore. Retrieved 26 December 2024.