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15 Facts About Billy Celeski

1.

Blagoja "Billy" Celeski was born on 14 July 1985 and is a retired Macedonian-born Australian footballer.

2.

Billy Celeski last played as a midfielder for Ventforet Kofu in the J1 League in 2016.

3.

Billy Celeski graduated from the Victorian Institute of Sport and Australian Institute of Sport.

4.

In March 2007 Billy Celeski was signed by Perth Glory again.

5.

Billy Celeski signed a new 2-year contract with Melbourne Victory on 23 December 2008.

6.

Billy Celeski went on to play a role in the Melbourne team, performing an important role in their title-winning campaign, while not missing a league match until late 2009.

7.

Billy Celeski was the only Victory player to have played in both of those exhibition matches.

8.

On 30 July 2013, just a few days after representing the A-League All Stars against Manchester United and representing Melbourne Victory against Liverpool, Billy Celeski transferred from Melbourne Victory to UAE Pro-League club Al-Shaab.

9.

On 24 February 2014, Billy Celeski transferred to Chinese Super League side Liaoning Whowin.

10.

On 6 August 2014, Billy Celeski signed with the Newcastle Jets.

11.

Billy Celeski was reportedly sacked by Jets owner Nathan Tinkler, following a player revolt midway through the season.

12.

On 3 February 2016, Billy Celeski joined J1 League club Ventforet Kofu.

13.

Billy 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.

14.

Billy Celeski was a member of the unsuccessful Olyroos squad that took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

15.

Billy Celeski was born in Ohrid, SR Macedonia, and moved to Melbourne, Australia as a child.