Ruben Zadkovich

Football player infobox
playername = Ruben Zadkovich
fullname = Ruben Anton Zadkovich


dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|5|23
cityofbirth = Bulli, New South Wales
countryofbirth = Australia
height = height|m=1.80
currentclub = Derby County
clubnumber = 26
position = Right Midfielder, Right Back
youthyears =
youthclubs = Wollongong Wolves
years = 2004–2005
2005
2006–2008
2008–
clubs = Queens Park Rangers
Notts County
Sydney FC
Derby County
caps(goals) = 000 0(0)
009 0(1)
038 0(2)
000 0(0)
nationalyears = 2005
2006–
2008–
nationalteam = Australia U-20
Australia U-23
Australia
nationalcaps(goals) = 005 0(0)
018 0(1)
001 0(0)
pcupdate = 17 April 2008
ntupdate = 10:56, 22 June 2008 (UTC)

Ruben Zadkovich (born May 23, 1986 in Bulli, New South Wales) is an Australian football (soccer) player who attended Woonona High School in Wollongong NSW and is currently playing for Derby County.

Club career

Zadkovich had previously played for Football League Two club Notts County, as well as Queens Park Rangers and Australian side Wollongong Wolves. He has also made several appearances for the Young Socceroos, most notably at the FIFA World Youth Championship.

Following his time in England, Zadkovich returned to Australia in late 2005 and trialled for Sydney FC. He travelled with the squad to the FIFA Club World Championship and despite not making an appearance he impressed coach Littbarski, being called in as a short-term replacement for injured Ufuk Talay late in the season. After a 12 minute debut off the bench against Queensland Roar, Ruben impressed with his first start against Perth Glory (which included a goal), playing one game in Sydney's run to the inaugural A-League championship, earning him a two year full-time contract. He was allowed to leave the club in March 2008.

Derby

On Thursday, 17th April 2008, it was revealed Zadkovich had signed a 2 year deal with English Side Derby County. He is set to join them on the 1st of July, but due to the club's relegation, he will not play in the Premier League. Instead, Zadkovich will play for Derby next season in the Football League Championship. [cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/7351979.stm|title=Derby complete Zadkovich signing|accessdate=2008-04-17|date=2008-04-17|publisher=BBC]

International career

Zadkovich made his debut at right-back in the last home game of 1st round 2010 World Cup Qualifications, against China, at ANZ Stadium on June 22 2008. Australia lost this match 1-0, with Zadkovich giving away a penalty in the second half.

2008 Olympics

Zadkovich took part in the 2008 Olympics in the socceroo's team. He scored in a 1-1 draw with Serbia.

Honours

With Sydney FC:
* A-League Championship: 2005-2006

References

External links

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* [http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/MensU23/default.aspx?s=aus_u23men_player_profile&pid=770&tid=112 FFA - Olyroo profile]