Theo Markelis

Theo Markelis (born 24 June 1992) is an Australian footballer who is currently playing for Hume City.

Career

Club career Whilst in Australia he played for Green Gully SC. In 2007, at the age of 15 he went to Spain where he was offered a contract by Valencia CF to play in the youth team, and averaged 15 goals per season. He later moved to Serie B side Vicenza for the start of the 2010–11, before returning to Australia.

Melbourne Victory On 2 July 2012, it was confirmed that Markelis had signed a two-year deal with Melbourne Victory after impressing coach Ange Postecoglou.

Markelis was released from Melbourne Victory on 31 July 2013.

Return to Spain In October 2013, Theo Markelis signed with Segunda B Spanish side, Racing de Santander but was not liked by his manager Paco Fernandez and did not make an appearance for the first team. In January 2014 the player was released and he signed for Hércules CF B.

Move to Greece On 3 September 2014, the Greek Super League club Veria announced the signing of Theo.

Return to Melbourne On 1 May 2015, Theo Markelis signed for Hume City in the mid season transfer window of the National Premier Leagues Victoria after failing to break into the first team with the Greek club Veria.