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Mike Grbevski

Michael "Mike" Grbevski (born 9 April 1967) is an Australian former professional soccer player and coach. A defender, he played in the National Soccer League (NSL) during the la...

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Michael "Mike" Grbevski (born 9 April 1967) is an Australian former professional soccer player and coach. A defender, he played in the National Soccer League (NSL) during the late 1980s and 1990s and represented the Australian national team in 1992.[1] Following his playing career, Grbevski transitioned into coaching roles across New South Wales football.

Career statistics

Club

  • Includes non-NSL competition goals.

Playing career

Club career

Grbevski began his senior career with St George FC in 1987, making more than 70 league appearances as a defender. In 1989, he joined Sydney United (then known as Sydney Croatia), where he became a regular first-team player and made 64 league appearances over three seasons.

In 1992, Grbevski spent a brief period with Rockdale Ilinden before returning to NSL competition with Adelaide City. He later had a stint with the Wollongong Wolves and also returned to St George FC during the mid-1990s.

He concluded his playing career with Arncliffe Scots in the New South Wales Federation Division Two, where he recorded a notably high goal tally for a defender.

Throughout his career, Grbevski was recognised for his defensive reliability, positional discipline, and leadership at the back.[2][3][4][5]

International career

During 1992, Grbevski appeared three times for Australia in full internationals.[6]

Management Career

He has coached Rockdale Ilinden in the NSW Premier League[7][8] and Cringila Lions in the Illawarra Premier League.[9]

References

  1. ↑Cockerill, Michael (16 November 1988). "Grbevski determined to repay Arok's faith". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 76. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  2. ↑"Grbevski, Mike". Australian Player Database. OzFootball. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  3. ↑"Aussie Footballers - Gonzales to Greer". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  4. ↑Cooper, David (August 1998). "Final Leading Scorers". Super Soccer Magazine. Vol. 7, no. 23. Jamieson Publishing.
  5. ↑Cooper, David (August 1999). "Leading Scorers". Super Soccer Magazine. Vol. 8, no. 29. Jamieson Publishing.
  6. ↑The Australian National Men’s Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia.
  7. ↑"Michael Grbevski » Profile". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  8. ↑NSW, Football (14 February 2008). "Rockdale Suns shining bright in Pre-season". Football NSW. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  9. ↑"Grbevski ready to get Lions roaring in 2021 Illawarra Premier League campaign". www.illawarramercury.com.au. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.