Josip Biskic
Josip Biskić (born 20 May 1959, in Croatia) was an Australian football (soccer) player who played for National Soccer League club the Melbourne Knights, Malaysian club Selangor FA, and Victorian Premier League clubs Heidelberg United and the Fawkner Blues. After his retirement from playing he moved into coaching.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Josip Biškić | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1972–1974 | NK Babina Greda | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1978 | NK Osijek | ||
| 1978–1980 | NK Slavonski Brod | ||
| 1980–1982 | NK Borovo | ||
| 1982–1995 | Melbourne Knights | 277 | (29) |
| 1995–1996 | Selangor FA | ||
| 1996–1997 | Melbourne Knights | 4 | (0) |
| 1997 | Heidelberg United | 20 | (3) |
| 1998–2001 | Fawkner Blues | 65 | (4) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1998–1999 | Melbourne Knights (Asst.) | ||
| 2000 | Melbourne Knights | ||
| 2002–2003 | Fawkner Blues | ||
| 2006–2007 | Melbourne Knights | ||
| 2009–2010 | Doncaster Rovers SC | ||
| 2012 – present | Preston Lions FC | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 August 2007 | |||
Biskic is most known for his time at the Melbourne Knights, playing 282 NSL games for the club. He was one of the leagues standout players, winning the NSL's player of the year in 1991/92 winning the Johnny Warren Medal, as well winning the Joe Marston Medal with his man of the match performance in the 1990/91 NSL Grand Final.[1][2]
He was named as Vice Captain in Melbourne Knights Team of the Half Century
References
- Warren, Johnny (9 May 1992). "Biskic's Reward". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- Cockerill, Michael (5 May 1991). "Souths take title the hard way". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
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