AUSTRALIAN goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski is fighting for his life after being struck by lightning during a training session in Malaysia.

The 18-year-old was one of two Malacca United players struck during the freak incident.

He was knocked unsoncious and had to be resuscitated by medical staff before being rushed to hospital.

“He received initial treatment at the emergency unit. After that he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment,” Malacca Hospital director Dr Datuk Dr Za’aba Baba said.

Sydney Olympic FC sends its prays and well wishes to Stefan Petrovski and his family in such a difficult time. pic.twitter.com/COp9ZALUD3 — Sydney Olympic FC (@sydneyolympic) April 6, 2016

All My prayers are with 19 year old Melaka goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski 🙏🏼🙏🏼#PrayForStefan pic.twitter.com/d2jGPpaFez — Junior Eldstål (@JuniorEldstal) April 5, 2016

“His condition is stable and his breathing is supported with a ventilator.”

Petrovski’s family was set to arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday from various locations in Australia and Portugal.

Malacca’s Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron confirmed the details of the incident and described it as “totally unexpected,” because “it was not raining heavily at the time.”

Of mixed Serbian and Malaysian descent, Petrovski began his career at NPL side Sydney Olympic before joining Malacca upon receiving his citizenship.