Sasha Kuzevski
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sasha Stefan Kuzevski | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Gosford, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013-2014 | Central Coast Mariners | ||
| 2015 | APIA Leichhardt | ||
| 2016 | Marconi Stallions | ||
| 2017-2024 | Central Coast Mariners | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | Central Coast Mariners | 23 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 June 2025 | |||
Sasha Kuzevski (born 27 March 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who is currently a free agent, having most recently played for Central Coast Mariners. Kuzevski primarily plays as a wing back or anywhere on the right side of the pitch.
Central Coast Mariners
Kuzevski, a Central Coast native, joined the youth academy of local A-League club Central Coast Mariners at the age of 12.[1] During his teenage years, Kuzevski spent time at APIA Leichhardt and Marconi Stallions before returning to the Mariners as a 16 year old.[1]
Kuzevski worked his way up through the age groups of the Mariners academy, and was part of the team that won the U20s NPL2 Grand Final in 2020.[1][2] In 2022, Kuzevski was part of the academy's first grade team which won the NSW League One premiership and achieved promotion to the National Premier Leagues NSW competition for the following season,[3] and also played in the League One Grand Final at the end of that season,[4] which the Mariners lost to St George City.[5]
Kuzevski received a scholarship contract from the club to be part of their first team squad for the 2022-23 A-League season.[6] Kuzevski made his A-League debut on 17 December 2022, in a home victory over Sydney FC,[7] and a month later had his scholarship extended until the end of the season.[8] That season turned out to be a highly successful one, as Kuzevski was part of the Mariners' 2022-23 championship winning squad.[9][10]
In June 2023, Kuzevski ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and also suffered a Meniscus tear, ruling him out for a year.[11] Whilst unable to play due to his recovery from injury, Kuzevski was part of the Mariners squad that won the 2023-24 A-League premiership and championship and 2023-24 AFC Cup.[12][13][14]
Having successfully recovered from his injuries, Kuzevski was upgraded to a full A-League contract with the Mariners for the 2024-25 season.[15][16] Kuzevski made his return to competitive football on 29 June 2024, captaining the Mariners' NPL first grade team in a 3-0 victory over North West Sydney Spirit at Pluim Park,[17] and his return to the Mariners senior team in a 2024 Australia Cup tie against Heidelberg United FC on 7 August 2024.[18]
At the end of the 2024-25 season, Kuzevski was released by the Mariners.[19]