Peter Daicos, also known as the “Macedonian Miracle”, is a highly respected figure in Australian Rules Football, best known for his illustrious career with the VFL/AFL Collingwood Football Club.
Known for his superb goal-scoring skills and unwavering loyalty to his team, Dykos remains a beloved and respected figure in Australian sporting history.
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- Full name: Peter Daicos
- Stage name: Macedonian Miracle
- Date of Birth: September 20, 1961
- Age: 62
- Birthplace: Fitzroy, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Australian rules football player
- Height: 1.84 m
- Parents: Stamko Daicos and Milka Daicos
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Colleen Dycos
- Children: 3 – Maddie Daicos, Josh Daicos and Nick Daicos
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Peter Dycos was born in Fitzroy, Australia on September 20, 1961. He was raised by his parents, Stanko Dycos and Milka Dycos, and not much is known about his early life and educational background.
Profession
Peter Daicos had an illustrious career as an Australian rules footballer, spending his entire career with the Collingwood Magpies from 1979 to 1993, playing a total of 250 games.
He was known for his incredible goal scoring ability and earned the nickname “The Macedonian Miracle” due to his pedigree.
Dycos’ career highlights include leading Collingwood in goals for several consecutive seasons, winning two best and fairest awards and in 1991 taking home the prestigious Goal of the Year award.
He played a vital role in Collingwood’s 1990 Grand Prix win and made a significant contribution to the team’s success.
Dycos’ achievements have been duly recognised, with him being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and being named to the All-Australian team on several occasions.
Awards and nominations
- League: Won the AFL League Championship with Collingwood in 1990
- Australian Football Hall of Fame: Inducted 1999
- All-Australian: Selected three times (1982, 1988, 1990)
- Collingwood Best and Fairest: 1982, 1988
- Leading goal scorer: Multiple seasons (1981, 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992)
- Collingwood Team of the Century: In
- Goal of the Year: 1991
- State Representative: Victoria, five times
- Greek Team of the Century: Won the award in 2002
Social Media
- Instagram account: @peterdaicos_
- Twitter account: @PeterDaicos
Personal life
Peter Dycos is married to Colleen Dycos and has three children: Maddie Dycos, Josh Dycos and Nick Dycos. Josh (inducted in 2016) and Nick (inducted in 2021) both play for Collingwood, carrying on the family tradition.
In 2023, the Dycos family celebrated Premier League glory when both sons were part of the team, a proud moment for the family and the club.
net worth
Peter Daicos has found success post-playing as a media personality and coach, and his net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
His contribution to Australian rules football, combined with his ongoing influence on the game, cements his respected status on and off the field.
