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Ivan Trichkovski

Trichkovski with Macedonia in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth	(1987-04-18) 18 April 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	Skopje, SR Macedonia, Yugoslavia
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Winger, striker
Team information
Current team	AEL Limassol (football director)
Youth career
	Vardar
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2006	Vardar	32	(6)
2006–2007	Rabotnički	26	(14)
2007–2010	Red Star Belgrade	25	(3)
2009–2010	→ Enosis Neon Paralimni (loan)	29	(8)
2010–2012	APOEL	51	(17)
2012–2014	Club Brugge	19	(1)
2013–2014	→ Beveren (loan)	33	(5)
2014–2015	Al-Nasr	12	(3)
2015–2016	Legia Warsaw	11	(1)
2016–2024	AEK Larnaca	221	(115)
2024–2025	AEL Limassol	17	(7)
International career
2003	Macedonia U17	3	(2)
	Macedonia U19	6	(3)
	Macedonia U21	9	(1)
2010–2021	North Macedonia	67	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:38, 12 May 2025 (UTC)

Ivan Trichkovski (born on April 18, 1987) is a former professional footballer from Macedonia. He played as a winger or striker. After a long career on the field, he became the general football director for AEL Limassol.

Ivan Trichkovski's Football Journey

Ivan Trichkovski started his football journey in Macedonia. He played for youth teams before joining professional clubs. He was known for his skills as a winger and a striker.

Playing for Different Clubs

Ivan Trichkovski played for many clubs throughout his career. Each club helped him grow as a player.

Red Star Belgrade

In January 2008, Ivan joined Red Star Belgrade. This was a big move for him. He even played against a future team, APOEL, in a European competition.

APOEL F.C.

Ivan spent a season on loan at Enosis Neon Paralimni. He scored 8 goals there, which caught the attention of APOEL in Cyprus. He joined APOEL in May 2010. During his time at APOEL, he helped the team win the 2010–11 Cypriot First Division championship. He also played in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League, scoring a goal against Shakhtar Donetsk. He even helped his team win a penalty shootout against Olympique Lyonnais.

Club Brugge and Loan Spells

In June 2012, Ivan moved to Club Brugge in Belgium. Later, in July 2013, he went on a season-long loan to Waasland-Beveren. These moves gave him more experience in different leagues.

AEK Larnaca

In 2016, Ivan joined AEK Larnaca in Cyprus. This was a very successful period for him. On August 1, 2019, he scored an amazing four goals in one game against Levski Sofia in a UEFA Europa League match. He became a key player for AEK Larnaca.

AEL Limassol and Retirement

Ivan joined AEL Limassol on July 4, 2024. He scored his first goal for them in his very first game. On May 13, 2025, Ivan announced his retirement from playing professional football. He then took on a new role as the general football director at AEL Limassol.

Playing for His Country

Ivan also played for his home country, Macedonia (now North Macedonia), at different levels.

Youth National Teams

He played for the Macedonia U17 team, scoring goals in qualifiers. He also represented the Macedonia U19 team, scoring against Azerbaijan, Armenia, and France. Later, he played for the Macedonia U21 team.

Senior National Team

Ivan made his debut for the senior national team on May 29, 2010. He scored a goal in his first game against Azerbaijan. He continued to play for his country until 2021, scoring a total of 7 goals in 67 appearances.

Achievements and Awards

Ivan Trichkovski won several trophies and awards during his career.

• APOEL
  • Cypriot First Division: 2010–11
  • Cypriot Super Cup: 2011

• Al-Nasr
  • UAE President's Cup: 2014–15
  • UAE Arabian Gulf Cup: 2014–15

• Legia Warsaw
  • Ekstraklasa: 2015–16

• AEK Larnaca
  • Cypriot Cup: 2017–18
  • Cypriot Super Cup: 2018

• Individual Awards
  • Cypriot First Division top scorer: 2019–20, 2021–22

See also

In Spanish: Ivan Tričkovski para niños