Ivan Necevski
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Ivan Necevski is a football (soccer)
goalkeeper who currently plays in the Australian A-League
for Sydney FC
.
, Sydney United
, Rockdale City Suns
, and A-League clubs New Zealand Knights and Newcastle Jets.
, and an Hamstring injury suffered in training kept him away from duties for the first three months of the season. He made his debut for Sydney on 27 November 2007 in an exhibition match against Los Angeles Galaxy
, playing the second half. A hip injury to Bolton in December, gave Necevski his first A-League game with Sydney against .
Necevski was the first choice keeper for Sydney at the Pan-Pacific Championship 2008
, due to main keeper Clint Bolton
resting a small injury sustained against Queensland Roar the week before. He played both of Sydney's matches, first against Houston Dynamo
where Sydney
went down in a crushing 3-0 loss, and against Los Angeles Galaxy
where a simple cross from David Beckham
led to Galaxy's second goal in a 2-1 loss. Despite not playing one game during the 2009-10 A-League season, Necevski signed a 1-year extension with the club, which will see him battle out the #1 Jersey, between himself and expected signing Liam Reddy
.
He kept a full game in the high profile friendly against English Premier League team Everton FC at ANZ Stadium during the Sydney FC season 2010-11 pre-season. Sydney lost the match 1-0.
He made his first starting appearance for Sydney FC in well over a year when he was called up to the starting squad in the 2010-11 season against Perth Glory, replacing out of form, and seemingly out of favour Liam Reddy
. The move proved a success, with Sydney FC running out winners 3-0 - their first win of the 2010-11 season, as well as their first clean sheet. He was rewarded soon after by manager Vitezslav Lavicka
for his patience and loyalty to the club after playing second-fiddle for most of his career, with a 2-year contract.
: A-League Premiership: 2009-2010 A-League Championship: 2009-2010
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
goalkeeper who currently plays in the Australian A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
for Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
.
Club career
He has previously played for the Blacktown (Soccer), Illawarra Lions, Canterbury-Marrickville, Bonnyrigg White EaglesBonnyrigg White Eagles
Bonnyrigg White Eagles F.C. is a football club in Sydney currently playing in the New South Wales Premier League.- History :Established by Serbian migrants from the Cabramatta area of south-west Sydney, their primary supporter base has been the local Serbian community...
, Sydney United
Sydney United
Sydney United Football Club are an Australian football club from Sydney, Australia, established in 1957 by Croatian Australians in the area...
, Rockdale City Suns
Rockdale City Suns
Rockdale Ilinden Football Club , founded in 1969, is an Australian association football club based in Sydney suburb of Rockdale and competes in the highest men's competition in New South Wales, the NSW Premier League.The Club's home ground is Bicentennial Park South, located in the suburb of...
, and A-League clubs New Zealand Knights and Newcastle Jets.
Sydney FC
Necevski signed for Sydney in 2007 as a reserve behind Clint BoltonClint Bolton
Clint Brian Bolton is an Australian football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Melbourne Heart in the Australian A-League. He was one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the history of the National Soccer League, which preceded the A-League...
, and an Hamstring injury suffered in training kept him away from duties for the first three months of the season. He made his debut for Sydney on 27 November 2007 in an exhibition match against Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
, playing the second half. A hip injury to Bolton in December, gave Necevski his first A-League game with Sydney against .
Necevski was the first choice keeper for Sydney at the Pan-Pacific Championship 2008
Pan-Pacific Championship 2008
The 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship is the inaugural edition of the Pan-Pacific Championship football competition which took place on February 20 and February 23 in Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring teams from Japan's J...
, due to main keeper Clint Bolton
Clint Bolton
Clint Brian Bolton is an Australian football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Melbourne Heart in the Australian A-League. He was one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the history of the National Soccer League, which preceded the A-League...
resting a small injury sustained against Queensland Roar the week before. He played both of Sydney's matches, first against Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
where Sydney
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
went down in a crushing 3-0 loss, and against Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
where a simple cross from David Beckham
David Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
led to Galaxy's second goal in a 2-1 loss. Despite not playing one game during the 2009-10 A-League season, Necevski signed a 1-year extension with the club, which will see him battle out the #1 Jersey, between himself and expected signing Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
.
He kept a full game in the high profile friendly against English Premier League team Everton FC at ANZ Stadium during the Sydney FC season 2010-11 pre-season. Sydney lost the match 1-0.
He made his first starting appearance for Sydney FC in well over a year when he was called up to the starting squad in the 2010-11 season against Perth Glory, replacing out of form, and seemingly out of favour Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy
Liam Reddy is an Australian football player who is currently on a three year contract with the Hyundai A-League team, Sydney FC-Club career:...
. The move proved a success, with Sydney FC running out winners 3-0 - their first win of the 2010-11 season, as well as their first clean sheet. He was rewarded soon after by manager Vitezslav Lavicka
Vítezslav Lavicka
Vítězslav Lavička is a Czech football manager and former player currently in charge of Australian A-League club Sydney FC.-Playing career:...
for his patience and loyalty to the club after playing second-fiddle for most of his career, with a 2-year contract.
Honours
With Sydney FCSydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
: A-League Premiership: 2009-2010 A-League Championship: 2009-2010