James NikolovskiJames Nikolovski is an Australian footballer who plays as a central defender for Rockdale Ilinden in NPL NSW.Club careerYouth clubNikolovski played youth football in New South Wales for Sydney FC, Rockdale Ilinden and Mt Druitt [Town Rangers FC|Mt Druitt Town Rangers].Brisbane RoarNikolovski joined Brisbane Roar in September 2022, initially playing for the youth academy that played in National [Premier League Queensland|NPL Queensland]. In February 2023, he signed his first professional contract alongside teammate Ayom Majok, who joined from Adelaide City. Nikolovski made his debut for Brisbane Roar in an Australia Cup clash against Newcastle Jets on 14 August 2023. He played 30 minutes after replacing Tom Aldred as the Roar advanced to the next round with a 3–2 win in extra time.Olympic FCNikolovski join Olympic FC in NPL Queensland for the remainder of the 2024 season.