Full name Mihalis Valkanis 1996 Iraklis Weight 79 kg 1993–1996 South Melbourne Height 1.81 m | Years Team Role Football player Name Michael Valkanis | |
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Date of birth (1974-08-23) 23 August 1974 (age 41) Education De La Salle College, Malvern Profiles | ||
Place of birth Melbourne, Australia | ||
Michael valkanis first interview
Michael Valkanis (born 23 August 1974) is a former Australian football (soccer) player and is the current manager of Melbourne City FC.
Contents
- Michael valkanis first interview
- Valkanis post port melbourne michael valkanis on our first pre season friendly
- Club career
- International career
- Managerial career
- Personal life
- Career statistics
- Managerial statistics
- Honours
- References
Valkanis post port melbourne michael valkanis on our first pre season friendly
Club career
He has played in the Greek League with Iraklis, most notably with Larissa where he played for five seasons and won 102 caps, and Agios Nikolaos. He played 110 games in the now-defunct National Soccer League scoring 4 goals with South Melbourne, Adelaide City and Adelaide United.
In mid-2007 Valkanis was named captain of his club side, Adelaide United, replacing Angelo Costanzo (who had been appointed as interim captain after the resignation and departure of Ross Aloisi).
Valkanis announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2008-09 A-League season in December 2008. The former captain and 100 game veteran was given a testimonial match against Newcastle Jets on 9 January 2009 where he replaced Daniel Mullen in the second half and saw Adelaide though to a 2–0 win.
International career
Valkanis' international debut was for the Socceroos in an Asian Cup qualifier versus Kuwait at Aussie Stadium on 16 August 2006.
Managerial career
After the resignation of Adelaide United manager John Kosmina on 28 January 2013, Valkanis was appointed caretaker manager of Adelaide United for the remainder of the A-League season. Under Valkanis, Adelaide United managed to finish the A-League season in 4th place, therefore qualifying for the A-League finals. However, they were eliminated in the first round by Brisbane Roar.
In May 2016, Valkanis left Adelaide United.
In June 2016, Valkanis joined Melbourne City as the senior assistant coach to John van 't Schip.
On 3 January 2017, after the resignation of Melbourne City manager John van't Schip, Valkanis was appointed manager of the club for the remainder of the season.
Personal life
Valkanis is of Greek descent. He attended De La Salle College, Malvern.
Career statistics
(Correct as of 16 January 2009)
1 – includes A-League final series statistics
2 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. 2008 ACL in 2008–09 A-League season etc.)
Managerial statistics
As of 28 June 2017Honours
With Adelaide United:
Personal Honours: