Australian goalkeeper who played for several clubs and the national team, earning 50 caps and winning the A-League championship twice.
Ante Covic is a renowned Australian football manager and former soccer goalkeeper, best known for his impressive skills on the field and his current role as the manager of Bankstown City Women in NSW League One. With a stellar career spanning over two decades, Covic has represented Australia in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and has won numerous accolades, including the 2014 AFC Champions League Player of the Tournament award.
Covic was born on June 13, 1975, in Australia to a family of Croatian heritage. He began his football career playing for Marconi Stallions and Sydney Olympic in Australia's National Soccer League.
Covic's club career took him to various European clubs, including PAOK Salonika and AO Kavala in Greece, and Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. In 1999, he joined Hammarby IF, a Swedish club based in Stockholm, where he battled Erland Hellström for the spot as first keeper. Covic made his debut for Hammarby in the Swedish Allsvenskan series and went on to play 121 games for the club, a feat that has only been surpassed by three other goalkeepers in the club's history.
In 2006, Covic made his A-League debut with Newcastle Jets, where he won the A-League championship in the 2007 season. He played for the Jets until 2009, when he left for a three-year deal with Swedish club IF Elfsborg.
In 2011, Covic signed a one-year deal with Melbourne Victory as an injury replacement for Tando Velaphi. He later played for Western Sydney Wanderers, where he won the 2014 AFC Champions League and was named Player of the Tournament.
After retiring as a player, Covic turned to coaching and management. He is currently the manager of Bankstown City Women in NSW League One, where he continues to make a mark in the Australian football scene.
Covic is married to Vanessa Covic and has two children, Emelie and Christopher. He is proud of his Croatian heritage and has spoken about the importance of family and cultural roots in his life.
Ante Covic is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in Australian football history. His impressive career, both on and off the field, has inspired a generation of young footballers, and his contributions to the sport will be remembered for years to come.
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Australian former professional soccer player and current coach, known for his skills as a defensive midfielder and managing various teams, including the Australian national team.
