Marcus Joseph

Marcus Joseph (born 29 April 1991) is a professional football player who plays as both winger and attacking midfielder for Trinidad and Tobago and last played for Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-League.[1][2]

Marcus Joseph
Personal information
Full name Marcus Joseph
Date of birth (1991-04-29) 29 April 1991
Place of birth Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder/Forward
Club information
Current team
 Gokulam Kerala FC
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2010 United Petrotrin F.C.
2010–2012 Joe Public F.C. 21 (9)
2012–2013 T&TEC Sports Club 25 (10)
2013–2015 Point Fortin 43 (31)
2015–2017 Central F.C. 25 (15)
2017–2018 W Connection 36 (26)
2019–2020 Gokulam Kerala FC 33 (27)
National team‡
2009–2011 Trinidad and Tobago U20 7 (2)
2011 Trinidad and Tobago U22 3 (0)
2012 Trinidad and Tobago U23 3 (2)
2013– Trinidad and Tobago 19 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 November 2019 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 November 2019 (UTC)

Career

Gokulam Kerala

On January 2019, Marcus signed for I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC. He scored his debut goal for the club in his debut match against Churchill Brothers in the 14th minute of the game which they ended up losing 3-1.[3] Marcus played a crucial role in Gokulam's success in the Durand Cup 2019 as they emerged as the champions of the tournament by defeating Mohun Bagan 2-1.[4] Marcus was named Man of the Match in the final as he scored the both the goals for Gokulam.[5] He was named as the Man of the Tournament and given the Golden Boot for his 11 goals in the campaign.[6][7]

International career

Marcus made his national team debut on 23 March 2013 against Belize where he came in as a substitute for Kenwyne Jones. The match drew 0-0.[8] Marcus scored his debut goal on 19 March 2016 against Grenada which they drew 2-2.[9] On 10 November 2019, during a friendly against Anguilla, Marcus scored 5 goals in the match which they won on a big margin of 15-0.[10]

International goals
Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.[11]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 March 2016Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada Grenada2–22–2Friendly
2.10 November 2019Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago Anguilla2–015–0
3.6–0
4.7–0
5.8–0
6.11–0

Career statistics

Club
As of 24 November 2020[12]
Club Season League Cup AFC Total
Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
Gokulam Kerala 2018–19 970000———970
2019–20 850511031—16170
Career total 17120511031025240

Honours

Club
Gokulam Kerala F.C.
Durand Cup : 2019

Individual
Golden Boot: 2019 Durand Cup
Golden Ball: 2019 Durand Cup

References
  1. "Trinidad & Tobago National Football Team". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. "Men's Team - Gokulam Kerala FC". www.gokulamkeralafc.com. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  3. "I-League: Churchill Brothers hand Gokulam Kerala 3-1 defeat, rise to 2nd spot in points table". Scroll.in. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  4. "Durand Cup: Gokulam Kerala beats Mohun Bagan 2-1 to win title". SPORTSTAR. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. "Durand Cup 2019: Marcus Joseph brace downs Mohun Bagan, lands Gokulam Kerala title". Goal.com. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  6. "Durand Cup Final, Mohun Bagan Vs Gokulam Kerala, Highlights: Marcus Joseph Brace Helps GKFC Win Title". www.outlookindia.com. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. "Durand Cup 2019: Gokulam Kerala beats Mohun Bagan to win title". www.jagranjosh.com. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  8. "BELIZE VS. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  9. "INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY - Grenada vs Trinidad & Tobago". BESOCCER. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  10. "Trinidad & Tobago vs Anguilla 15-0". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  11. "Marcus Leric Jr Joseph | National Football Teams". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  12. "M. Joseph career". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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