Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luka Stankovski

Discover the career path of Luka Stankovski, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Luka Stankovski is a Macedonian professional footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Kolos, a Ukrainian Premier League club, and also represents the North Macedonia national team. His role as a midfielder suggests he is a key player in both his club and national team's strategies.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Moved to Rabotnicki

In 2015, Stankovski moved to Rabotnički to continue his youth career.

August 2019: Senior Debut

In August 2019, Luka Stankovski made his senior debut in the Macedonian First League, playing as a starter in a 2–1 defeat to Akademija Pandev.

August 2020: First Goal

On August 29, 2020, at the age of 17, Stankovski scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw against Vardar.

2021: Failed Transfer to Monza

In 2021, Stankovski's pre-contract with Serie B club Monza fell through because the club did not achieve promotion to Serie A and he lacked an EU passport.

January 2022: Joined Gaziantep

On January 12, 2022, Stankovski joined Turkish Süper Lig club Gaziantep, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with an option for a further year for a reported €600,000.

February 2022: Debut for Gaziantep

On February 12, 2022, Stankovski made his debut for Gaziantep in a 2–0 league defeat against İstanbul Başakşehir.

February 2023: Loan to Gorica

In February 2023, Stankovski moved to Slovenian PrvaLiga club Gorica on a temporary loan.

February 2024: Loan to Tuzlaspor

On February 6, 2024, Stankovski joined TFF 1. Lig club Tuzlaspor on loan.

September 2024: Loan to Radnicki 1923

On 17 September 2024, Stankovski was sent on loan to Radnički 1923 in the Serbian SuperLiga.

March 2025: First call-up to senior team

In March 2025, Stankovski received his first call-up to the North Macedonia senior team ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Liechtenstein and Wales.

June 2025: Permanent signing to Radnicki 1923

In June 2025, Radnički 1923 signed Stankovski permanently from Gaziantep for a fee of €30,000.

2026: FIFA World Cup Qualification Matches

In March 2025, Stankovski received his first call-up to the North Macedonia senior team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Liechtenstein and Wales.