The footballing journey of David Babunski is a testament to the cosmopolitan nature of the sport's battlefield. Born on 1st March 1994 in Macedonia, the 30-year-old middleman plays his trade primarily as a central midfielder for Dundee United. His physical stature, standing tall at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighing in at 11st 4lb (72kg), equips him well for the rigours of his role. Babunski dons the number 10 jersey and has also earned the honour of representing his native North Macedonia at an international level.
His market value as of the moment circles around €300k, according to Transfermarkt. This equates to roughly £255k, signalling his worth as a footballer in economic terms.
The odyssey of Babunski’s club career began in July 2013 when he joined the ranks of FC Barcelona B in Spain’s Second Division B/1. Over two seasons, he made 35 appearances in the Barcelona B outfit, even managing to hit the back of the net once in his debut season.
His tactical acumen caught the eye of Red Star in Serbia’s SuperLiga, and Babunski made a transfer in January 2016. A year later, he made a move to the far east, joining Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan's J1 League, where he spent two seasons. During his stint in Japan, he appeared 25 times for Yokohama and once for Ōmiya Ardija in the J2 League, finding the net thrice.
His footballing journey then took him to Romania, where he played for Botoșani in Liga I and Viitorul Constanța in Liga II. His moves to Debreceni and Mezőkövesd in Hungary’s Nemzeti Bajnokság followed, where over three seasons, he managed 48 appearances and four goals.
In July 2024, Babunski brought his talents to the Scottish Premiership, signing with Dundee United. In the current 2024 - 2025 season, he has marked 17 appearances with a goal thus far. Babunski has also been a crucial presence in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Dundee United where he found the net twice in five starts.
David Babunski's journey, marked by unwavering determination, talent, and a willingness to test new waters, continues to inspire.
