Goce Sedloski

Goce Sedloski, born on April tenth, nineteen seventy-four, is a distinguished Macedonian football manager and former player, currently serving as the head coach of both the North Macedonia national football team and FK Vardar. Renowned for his prowess as a central defender, Sedloski made history by becoming the first player to earn one hundred caps for the national team.

His playing career was marked by significant achievements, particularly during his time at Dinamo Zagreb, where he secured three Croatian First Football League titles, three Croatian Cups, and two Super Cups. Sedloski also showcased his talent in the Premier League with Sheffield Wednesday and had notable stints in Japan, Turkey, and Austria, especially with SV Mattersburg, where he made over one hundred thirty appearances. He represented North Macedonia internationally from nineteen ninety-six to two thousand ten, scoring eight goals and captaining the team for several years.

Transitioning into management, Sedloski has demonstrated his capability by winning domestic league titles in two different countries. He led Vardar to consecutive championships in the Macedonian First Football League in two thousand sixteen and two thousand seventeen, and guided KF Shkupi to their first-ever title in two thousand twenty-two. In December two thousand twenty-five, following a successful campaign with Vardar that included winning the two thousand twenty-four to twenty-five Macedonian Football Cup, he was appointed as the head coach of the national team, succeeding Blagoja Milevski.

Under a dual-role agreement, Sedloski continued to manage Vardar for the remainder of the two thousand twenty-five to twenty-six season while preparing the national squad for the qualification play-offs for the two thousand twenty-six FIFA World Cup. His journey reflects a deep commitment to the sport and a legacy that continues to inspire future generations of footballers in North Macedonia.