Steven Boà ¾inovski (born 16 June 1981) is a former professional Australian soccer player.
Boà ¾inovski was born in Sydney, Australia, to parents of Macedonian descent. He developed his football foundations within SydneyâÂÂs strong ethnic-club football system, progressing through local youth competitions before entering senior football in his teenage years.
Boà ¾inovski began his senior career with Bankstown City Lions in 1998. He later represented Rockdale City Suns and Sydney United, establishing himself as a reliable right back known for his defensive discipline and work rate.
In 2002, he played a key role in Rockdale City Sunsâ successful campaign that culminated in winning the NSW Second Division championship.
In 2004, Boà ¾inovski moved to Europe, signing with FK RadniÃÂki Nià ¡ in the First League of Serbia and Montenegro. Later that year, he joined Belgian club K.V. Oostende in the Jupiler League, gaining experience in a fully professional European environment.
After returning to Australia, Boà ¾inovski played for several prominent clubs in New South Wales, including Marconi Stallions, A.P.I.A. Leichhardt Tigers, Bonnyrigg White Eagles, and multiple spells with Rockdale City Suns and Bankstown City Lions.
In 2006, he joined Sydney FC in the A-League, making appearances during the early years of the competition. He later enjoyed an extended period with Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the NSW Premier League, where he was valued for his leadership and consistency.
Boà ¾inovski concluded his playing career in the National Premier Leagues NSW before retiring from competitive football.
Primarily deployed as a right back, Boà ¾inovski was known for his tactical awareness, positional discipline, and ability to contribute in both defensive and attacking phases. His longevity and adaptability across different leagues earned him respect within Australian football circles.
Following his retirement, Boà ¾inovski transitioned into coaching and football development. He has served as an assistant coach with clubs including Sydney Olympic and Sydney United in the National Premier Leagues NSW, specialising in defensive organisation and player development.
In October 2024, he was appointed Assistant Manager at Sydney United, continuing his involvement at senior semi-professional level.
Born in Sydney, Australia, a son of Macedonian emigrants, he started his career in 1998 with the Bankstown City Lions, a club strongly supported by his fatherland community. The next year, he moved to another Macedonian community backed club, the rival Rockdale City Suns. After one year there, he moved to Sydney United. After a poor 1999âÂÂ2000 season, he returned to Rockdale where, excepting a short stint in the Marconi Stallions in the 2001âÂÂ02 season, he stayed until 2004. With the Rockdale Suns he won the 2002 NSW Second Division. In summer of 2004, he moved to Europe where he played the first part of the 2004âÂÂ2005 season in the First League of Serbia and Montenegro club RadniÃÂki Nià ¡, and then, in winter, moved to Jupiler League club K.V. Oostende. He returned to Sydney the next year to play in A.P.I.A. Leichhardt. In 2006, he had a short stint in an A-League club Sydney FC, before signing in 2007 for the Bonnyrigg White Eagles.