Eugene Galekovic is the current goalkeeper and assistant coach for Adelaide United.
12 Facts About Eugene Galekovic
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Eugene Galekovic started his career with Morwell based National Soccer League side Gippsland Falcons as a 19-year-old in December 2000 before signing with Australian powerhouse South Melbourne the following season.
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Eugene Galekovic was second choice keeper in his early seasons at South playing behind Socceroos keeper Dean Anastasiadis.
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Eugene Galekovic made his debut in 2002 against rivals Melbourne Knights at Lakeside Stadium.
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At his time at South, Eugene Galekovic made 37 appearances and kept 17 clean sheets in the process.
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Eugene Galekovic played 11 matches for the season in an unusual goalkeeper rotation policy employed by Melbourne manager Ernie Merrick in which the other 10 matches saw teammate and former South Melbourne compatriot Michael Theoklitos in goal.
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In February 2010, Eugene Galekovic capped off another brilliant year by winning the Adelaide United Player of the Year Award.
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On 16 June 2017 Eugene Galekovic signed a two-year deal with Melbourne City FC.
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Eugene Galekovic has been called up for Australia in a preliminary squad with teammates Scott Jamieson and Paul Reid after impressive performances in the A-League and the Asian Champions League.
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Eugene Galekovic made his first senior international football debut for Australia on 28 January 2009 in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match versus Indonesia.
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Eugene Galekovic was selected by Holger Osieck for a 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup qualifying tournament.
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Eugene Galekovic was part of the Australia squad for the 2014 World Cup, but did not play.