Biography
Who is Gjoko Zajkov?
Early life and beginnings
Gjoko Zajkov was born in Skopje, North Macedonia. He started his football career with the youth team of FK Rabotnički. By the summer of 2012, he had advanced to the senior squad of the club.
During his time with the senior team, he competed in the Macedonian First League. At the age of 17, he received recognition as the best defender in that league.
Professional club career
In June 2014, Gjoko Zajkov signed a three-year contract with the French club Stade Rennais F.C. He spent much of his first season in France playing for the club's youth team. In 2015, he moved to Belgium on a one-year loan deal with Charleroi.
Later in his career, he signed with Levski Sofia in August 2021 for a one-year period. By March 2022, he transferred to Slavia Sofia to play until the end of that season. In January 2023, he joined the team Universitatea Craiova.
International football matches
Gjoko Zajkov has represented North Macedonia through various age groups, including the under-19 and under-21 national teams. He made his senior debut for the national squad during a friendly match against Iran in June 2016.
By May 2020, he had earned a total of 12 caps for the senior team without scoring a goal. He was part of the squad that represented the nation at UEFA Euro 2020, which marked the country's first appearance at a major tournament.
Honours and statistics
During his tenure with FK Rabotnički, the team secured significant domestic titles. He helped the club win the 1. MFL championship during the 2013–14 season. Also, he was part of the squad that won the Macedonian Football Cup in the same 2013–14 campaign.
Birthday and age
Gjoko Zajkov was born on February 10, 1995, which makes Gjoko 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Gjoko shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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