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Marcus Joseph
Trinidad and Tobago footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marcus Leric "Lobo" Jr. Joseph[2] (born 29 April 1991) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club Dempo and the Trinidad and Tobago national football team.
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Club career
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Gokulam Kerala
In January 2019, Marcus signed for I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC.[3][4][5] 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.[6] As latest foreign signing of the season, he scored 7 goals in 9 matches during the 2018–19 I-League.[7][8] 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.[9] Marcus was named Man of the Match in the final as he scored both the goals for Gokulam.[10] He was named as the Man of the Tournament and given the Golden Boot for his 11 goals in the campaign.[11][12]
Mohammedan Sporting
On 7 July 2021, Joseph signed with Kolkata-based Mohammedan Sporting on a one-year deal.[13][14] He was part of the team's 2021 Durand Cup campaign, in which he scored 5 goals as they reached to the final,[15] defeating FC Bengaluru United 4–2.[16][17] On 3 October 2021, they lost the title winning match 1–0 to ISL side FC Goa.[18]
Joseph also appeared in the 2021 CFL Premier Division league, in which Mohammedan reached to the final, defeating United SC 1–0 through his solitary goal.[19][20] On 18 November, Mohammedan clinched their 12th Calcutta Football League title after forty long years, defeating Railway FC 1–0, in which he scored the winner.[21]
He began the 2021–22 I-League season on high and scored two braces against Aizawl and Sreenidi Deccan in their 2–0 and 3–1 win.[22] He scored 15 goals in the season and emerged as top scorer, as his team finished runners-up after a 2–1 defeat to champion Gokulam Kerala in the final game at the Salt Lake Stadium on 14 May.[23] He also appeared in the 2022 edition of Durand Cup, helping his team to reach semi-finals.[24]
Dempo
In February 2025, Joseph joined I-League club Dempo.[25] In that league season, he scored two hat-tricks in their 8–1 win against SC Bengaluru and 5–2 win against Aizawl.[26][27]
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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.[28]
Marcus scored his maiden international goal on 19 March 2016 against Grenada, which they drew 2–2.[29] 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.[30]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 11 March 2023[31]
- Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
- Appearance(s) in Calcutta Football League
International goals
Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.[32]
Honours
Gokulam Kerala
Mohammedan Sporting
- CFL Premier Division A: 2021,[33] 2022[34]
- Durand Cup runner-up: 2021
- I-League runner-up: 2021–22[35]
Individual
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