Sasha Kuzevski

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Sasha Kuzevksi
Personal information
Full name Sasha Stefan Kuzevski
Date of birth (2001-03-27) 27 March 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Gosford, Australia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2013-2014 Central Coast Mariners
2015 APIA Leichhardt
2016 Marconi Stallions
2017-2024 Central Coast Mariners
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2025 Central Coast Mariners 23 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 June 2025

Sasha Kuzevski (born 27 March 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who is currently a free agent, having most recently played for Central Coast Mariners. Kuzevski primarily plays as a wing back or anywhere on the right side of the pitch.

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Club career

Central Coast Mariners

Kuzevski, a Central Coast native, joined the youth academy of local A-League club Central Coast Mariners at the age of 12. [1] During his teenage years, Kuzevski spent time at APIA Leichhardt and Marconi Stallions before returning to the Mariners as a 16 year old. [1]

Kuzevski worked his way up through the age groups of the Mariners academy, and was part of the team that won the U20s NPL2 Grand Final in 2020. [1] [2] In 2022, Kuzevski was part of the academy's first grade team which won the NSW League One premiership and achieved promotion to the National Premier Leagues NSW competition for the following season, [3] and also played in the League One Grand Final at the end of that season, [4] which the Mariners lost to St George City. [5]

Kuzevski received a scholarship contract from the club to be part of their first team squad for the 2022-23 A-League season. [6] Kuzevski made his A-League debut on 17 December 2022, in a home victory over Sydney FC, [7] and a month later had his scholarship extended until the end of the season. [8] That season turned out to be a highly successful one, as Kuzevski was part of the Mariners' 2022-23 championship winning squad. [9] [10]

In June 2023, Kuzevski ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and also suffered a Meniscus tear, ruling him out for a year. [11] Whilst unable to play due to his recovery from injury, Kuzevski was part of the Mariners squad that won the 2023-24 A-League premiership and championship and 2023-24 AFC Cup. [12] [13] [14]

Having successfully recovered from his injuries, Kuzevski was upgraded to a full A-League contract with the Mariners for the 2024-25 season. [15] [16] Kuzevski made his return to competitive football on 29 June 2024, captaining the Mariners' NPL first grade team in a 3-0 victory over North West Sydney Spirit at Pluim Park, [17] and his return to the Mariners senior team in a 2024 Australia Cup tie against Heidelberg United FC on 7 August 2024. [18]

At the end of the 2024-25 season, Kuzevski was released by the Mariners. [19]

Honours

Central Coast Mariners

References

  1. 1 2 3 ""I love the club, and this is where I want to be" – Sasha Kuzevski ready to earn his stripes". Central Coast Mariners FC. 6 July 2022.
  2. "Central Coast Mariners Academy Crowned 2020 NPL 2 NSW Men's Champions". Football NSW. 11 October 2020.
  3. "Academy Men's First Grade and U20s Claim League One Premiership and Club Championship". Central Coast Mariners FC. 8 August 2022.
  4. "Kuzevski has eyes on clinching the double". Football NSW. 30 August 2022.
  5. "Mariners fall in League One Grand Finals". Central Coast Mariners FC. 5 September 2022.
  6. "TAG Foundation extends Mariners scholarship agreement". Central Coast Mariners FC . 26 September 2022.
  7. "From the Mariners academy to A-League Men's football. A debut to remember for Sasha Kuzevski last night!". Central Coast Mariners. 18 December 2022 via Instagram.
  8. "Kuzevski's scholarship extended, Bayliss and Hong secure new scholarships". Central Coast Mariners FC . 18 January 2023.
  9. "Central Coast Mariners stun Melbourne City in A-League Men's Grand Final thrashing". ABC News (Australia) . 3 June 2023.
  10. "What a season, What a group". Sasha Kuzevski. 6 June 2023 via Instagram.
  11. "Been a very difficult few weeks for myself". Sasha Kuzevski. 26 June 2023 via Instagram.
  12. "Central Coast Mariners secure A-league Men's premier's plate with win over Adelaide United". ABC News (Australia) . 2 February 2024.
  13. "Central Coast Mariners become first Australian club to win AFC Cup". ABC News (Australia) . 6 May 2024.
  14. "Epic scenes as Mariners complete historic A-League fairytale in extra-time thriller". Fox Sports (Australia) . 26 May 2024.
  15. "Academy Product Sasha Kuzevski Upgraded to A-League Contract". Central Coast Mariners FC . 10 July 2024.
  16. "Resilience pays off as 'blessed' Mariners academy product signs first pro deal: 'Special club'". aleagues.com.au. 10 July 2024.
  17. "Mariners survival continues with big victory over Spirit FC". National Premier Leagues NSW . 29 June 2024.
  18. "After being sidelined for over a year with an ACL injury, local Coastie Sasha Kuzevski returned to first team action for the first time in 515 days last night". Central Coast Mariners FC. 8 August 2024 via Instagram.
  19. "Squad update: Alou Kuol among five departures". Central Coast Mariners FC . 26 June 2025.