Theo_Markelis
Theo Markelis
Australian soccer player
Theo Markelis (born 24 June 1992) is an Australian footballer who is currently playing for Hume City.
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Markelis warming-up for Melbourne Victory in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Theodore Markelis | ||
| Date of birth | (1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 (age 31) | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker / Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hume City | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2003 | Brunswick City[1] | ||
| 2003–2007 | Green Gully | ||
| 2007–2010 | Valencia CF | ||
| 2010–2012 | Vicenza | ||
| 2012–2013 | Melbourne Victory | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Melbourne Victory | 5 | (0) |
| 2013 | Racing Santander | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Hércules B | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Veria | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Hume City | 67 | (17) |
| 2017–2019 | Dandenong Thunder | 26 | (3) |
| 2019–2021 | Hume City | 48 | (2) |
| 2022 | Caroline Springs George Cross | 13 | (0) |
| 2022– | Altona East Phoenix | 7 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010–2011 | Australia U-20 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:32, 5 October 2012 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Whilst in Australia he played for Green Gully SC. In 2007, at the age of 15 he went to Spain where he was offered a contract by Valencia CF to play in the youth team, and averaged 15 goals per season. He later moved to Serie B side Vicenza for the start of the 2010–11, before returning to Australia.[1]
Melbourne Victory
On 2 July 2012, it was confirmed that Markelis had signed a two-year deal with Melbourne Victory after impressing coach Ange Postecoglou.[2][3]
Markelis was released from Melbourne Victory on 31 July 2013.[4][5]
Return to Spain
In October 2013, Theo Markelis signed with Segunda B Spanish side, Racing de Santander but was not liked by his manager Paco Fernandez and did not make an appearance for the first team. In January 2014 the player was released and he signed for Hércules CF B.[6] Estuvo a prueba, y como era más malo que la carne de pescuezo, salió a los pocos días.
Move to Greece
On 3 September 2014, the Greek Superleague club Veria announced the signing of Theo.[7]
Return to Melbourne
On 1 May 2015, Theo Markelis signed for Hume City in the mid season transfer window of the National Premier Leagues Victoria after failing to break into the first team with Greek Superleague club Veria.
- Burgoine, Laura (15 September 2010). "Former Brunswick City Football Club player on way to Chelsea". Ethnic Publications Pty Ltd. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- "Markelis Victory's newest addition". SportsAustralia. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- "Theo Markelis Victory's newest addition @ Melbourne Victory FC 2011". www.footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012.
- "Theo Markelis released - Melbourne Victory FC 2013". www.footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013.
- "Theo Markelis released by Melbourne Victory | MFootball". Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- "Markelis finds new home at Hercules". fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- Melbourne Victory profile
- Theo Markelis at WorldFootball.net
- Theo Marcels Interview