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Michael Valkanis (Mihalis Valkanis) was born on 23 August, 1974 in Melbourne, Australia, is an Australian soccer player and manager. Discover Michael Valkanis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
| Popular As |
Mihalis Valkanis |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
23 August 1974 |
| Birthday |
23 August |
| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous player with the age 49 years old group.
Michael Valkanis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Michael Valkanis height is 1.81 m and Weight 79 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.81 m |
| Weight |
79 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Michael Valkanis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael Valkanis worth at the age of 49 years old? Michael Valkanis’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Australia. We have estimated Michael Valkanis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Michael Valkanis Social Network
Timeline
Mihalis "Michael" Valkanis (Greek: Μιχάλης "Μάικελ" Βαλκάνης; born 23 August 1974) is an Australian former soccer player and is an assistant manager of Ajax.
Valkanis began his career at South Melbourne at age six and rose through the ranks as a talented junior at South Melbourne to the senior team.
At South Melbourne, Valkanis made 50 league appearances for his boyhood club.
His performances in defence for the club earnt him a regular position for the Australia under 23 side and attracting the attention of overseas clubs.
Valkanis would later state in an interview with Four Four Two that pulling on the South Melbourne kit for his debut was the proudest moment of his footballing career.
Valkanis then played in the Greek League with Iraklis and most notably with Larissa where he played for five seasons and won 102 caps, and Agios Nikolaos.
He played 110 games in the now-defunct National Soccer League, scoring four goals with South Melbourne, Adelaide City and Adelaide United.
Valkanis' international debut, and only game for Australia, was for the Socceroos in an Asian Cup qualifier versus Kuwait at Sydney Football Stadium on 16 August 2006.
At the time of his debut he was the second oldest debutant for Australia, behind Tommy Stankovic who debuted as a 33 year old in a friendly game against FC Torpedo Moscow.
Danny Vukovic's debut later pushed Valkanis down to 3rd place on the oldest debutant list.
In mid-2007, Valkanis was named captain of his club side, Adelaide United, replacing Angelo Costanzo (who had been appointed as interim captain after the resignation and departure of Ross Aloisi).
Valkanis announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2008-09 A-League season in December 2008.
2 – includes FIFA Club World Cup statistics; AFC Champions League statistics are included in season commencing after group stages (i.e. 2008 ACL in 2008–09 A-League season etc.)
The former captain and 100 game veteran was given a testimonial match against Newcastle Jets on 9 January 2009 where he replaced Daniel Mullen in the second half and saw Adelaide though to a 2–0 win.
(Correct as of 16 January 2009)
1 – includes A-League final series statistics
After the resignation of Adelaide United manager John Kosmina on 28 January 2013, Valkanis was appointed caretaker manager of Adelaide United for the remainder of the A-League season.
Under Valkanis, Adelaide United managed to finish the A-League season in fourth place, therefore qualifying for the A-League finals.
However, they were eliminated in the first round by Brisbane Roar.
In May 2016, Valkanis left Adelaide United.
In June 2016, Valkanis joined Melbourne City as the senior assistant coach to John van 't Schip.
On 3 January 2017, after the resignation of Melbourne City manager John van't Schip, Valkanis was appointed manager of the club for the remainder of the season.
On May 9, 2018, Dutch Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle announced Valkanis had been appointed assistant to manager John van't Schip on a one-year deal with a one-year option.
On November 1, 2023, Ajax announced Valkanis had been appointed assistant to manager John van't Schip on a one-year deal with a one-year option.
Valkanis is of Greek descent.
He attended De La Salle College, Malvern.
His family has hails from Giannitsa.
