Goran Karadzov

Birth Date: 5/13/1974

 

Playing and Coaching Experience

 

Youth Training           1982-1990       FC Vardar – Macedonian Youth Academy

 

Professional                1991-1992       FC Metalurg – Macedonia First Division

1993                FC Pobeda – Macedonia First Division

1993-2000             FC Vardar – Macedonia First Division

2001                                FC Emelec – Ecuador First Division

2002                                FC Vardar – Macedonia First Division

2003                                Kansas City Comets – Major Indoor Soccer League

 

Accomplishments       Macedonian National Cup Champions (2 times)

                                    U21 Macedonian National Team Player

                                    Macedonian Men’s National Team Player (7 Caps)

 

Coaching                     2004                KC Inter Soccer Club

2004-2007             Macedonian Futbol Club (FCMAC/KHMAC)

2007-Present   Futura Futbol Club

 

 

Goran Karadzov started his soccer career when he was 8 years old by being selected to the FC Vardar Youth Academy. FC Vardar is the most storied club in Macedonia, located in the capital city of Skopje.  Selections for the academy were on a yearly basis, and usually Vardar had around 250 players try out for every team at every age.  Goran was selected every year until he turned 16 years old.  At that time, he began his professional playing career.  Goran’s professional career began with FC Metalurg in the Macedonian First Division.  After two years of adjusting to the professional ranks, Goran was ready to move on.  He was then offered a contract with FC Pobeda, one of the top three clubs in Macedonia.  After a short stint there, Goran realized one of his childhood dreams by receiving a contract for his boyhood club, FC Vardar.  Goran blossomed at Vardar and his team won two Macedonian National Cups.  After winning the two championships, the call came asking Goran to join the Macedonian National Team.  Even though Goran had played numerous games for the U21 Macedonian National Team, playing for the senior team was the pinnacle of his playing career.  Playing for the National team was what every boy in Macedonia grew up aspiring to.  Goran had seven caps for the National Team and even played alongside his brother Sasha representing their country. After this successful stint with Vardar, Goran was transferred to FC Emelec in Ecuador.  Then following a short return to the Macedonian First Division, Goran received the opportunity that brought him to the United States.  Goran accepted a three year contract with the Kansas City Comets of the Major Indoor Soccer League. 

 

Goran is now excited to bring his extensive playing experience to coaching and pass his knowledge of the game to the next generation of players.  Goran’s love of the game and the kids that play soccer is a winning combination.  Goran’s teams are highly successful, competing against the toughest competition in the region.  He also enjoys camps and clinics which allow him to further the game in his new home country.  Goran currently holds as USSF “D” coaching certificate and is a student at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, majoring in Finance.