Marcus Joseph
Personal information
Full name Marcus Leric Jr. Joseph
Date of birth (1991-04-29) 29 April 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Striker
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 24 (14)
2021–2023 Mohammedan 38 (22)
International career‡
Trinidad and Tobago U17[1]
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 24 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:41, 3 July 2021 (UTC)

Marcus Leric "Lobo" Jr. Joseph[2] (born 29 April 1991) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a forward and the Trinidad and Tobago football team.

Club career

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 2021–22 Calcutta 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]

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.[25]

Marcus scored his maiden international goal on 19 March 2016 against Grenada, which they drew 2–2.[26] 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.[27]

Career statistics

Club

As of 11 March 2023[28]
Club Season League Cup Other Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Gokulam Kerala 2018–19 I-League 9 7 0 0 — — 9 7
2019–20 15 7 5[a] 11 — — 20 18
Gokulam Kerala total 24 14 5 11 0 0 0 0 29 25
Mohammedan 2021–22 I-League 18 15 6[a] 5 — — 24 20
2022–23 20 7 6[a] 1 4[b] 4 — 30 12
Mohammedan total 38 22 12 6 4 4 0 0 54 32
Career total 62 36 17 17 4 4 0 0 83 57
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Calcutta Football League

International goals

Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.[29]

No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 19 March 2016 Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada  Grenada 2–2 2–2 Friendly
2. 10 November 2019 Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago  Anguilla 2–0 15–0
3. 6–0
4. 7–0
5. 8–0
6. 11–0
7. 2 July 2021 DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States  Montserrat 2–0 6–1 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification

Honours

Gokulam Kerala

Mohammedan Sporting

Individual

References

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  2. ^ "'Lobo' reigns in Calcutta". trinidadexpress.com. Trinidad Express. 23 November 2021. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Trinidad & Tobago National Football Team". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Men's Team - Gokulam Kerala FC". www.gokulamkeralafc.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. ^ "9 Keralites in Gokulam Kerala FC squad for Durand Cup". english.mathrubhumi.com. Kozhikode, Kerala: Mathrubhumi. 7 August 2019. Archived from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  6. ^ "I-League: Churchill Brothers hand Gokulam Kerala 3-1 defeat, rise to 2nd spot in points table". Scroll.in. 10 January 2019. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. ^ Dutta, Raja (29 March 2019). "The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards | Sportsbeatsindia". Archived from the original on 20 June 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  8. ^ "The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards". The Away End. 13 March 2019. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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  10. ^ "Durand Cup 2019: Marcus Joseph brace downs Mohun Bagan, lands Gokulam Kerala title". Goal.com. 24 August 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  11. ^ Chakravarti, Neelav (24 August 2019). "Durand Cup Final, Mohun Bagan Vs Gokulam Kerala, Highlights: Marcus Joseph Brace Helps GKFC Win Title". OutlookIndia.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Durand Cup 2019: Gokulam Kerala beats Mohun Bagan to win title". www.jagranjosh.com. 26 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  13. ^ Mohammedan Sporting Club signed Marcus Joseph on one year deal Archived 8 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 8 July 2021
  14. ^ Mohammedan Sign Trinidadian Ace Marcus Joseph[usurped] www.mohammedansportingindia.com. Retrieved 8 July 2021
  15. ^ "Durand Cup 2021:FC Bengaluru United beat Mohammedan SC 2-0 to finish top of Group A". www.news18.com. 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  16. ^ "Mohammedan Sporting Beat Bengaluru United in Extra Time to Enter Durand Cup Final". News Click. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  17. ^ "Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC reach final after extra-time win over Bengaluru United". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
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  19. ^ "IFA CFL PREMIER-A 2021 RESULT ALL". kolkatafootball.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  20. ^ "Calcutta Football League 2021: Mohammedan Sporting edge United SC to reach the final". The Fan Garage. 12 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  21. ^ Kolkata Football League: চার দশক পর কলকাতা লিগ জয় মহমেডান স্পোর্টিংয়ের Archived 18 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine (in Bengali) bengali.abplive.com. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  22. ^ Das Sharma, Amitabha (7 March 2022). "I-League: Gokulam Kerala thrashes Real Kashmir 5-1, Mohammedan Sporting beats Sreenidi Deccan 3-1". sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  23. ^ TEAM SPORTSTAR, 21:22 IST (14 May 2022). "Gokulam Kerala 2-1 Mohammedan SC Highlights: GKFC becomes 1st club in 15 years to defend the I-League". sportstar.thehindu.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportstar. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  25. ^ "BELIZE VS. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  26. ^ "INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY - Grenada vs Trinidad & Tobago". BESOCCER. 19 March 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  27. ^ "Trinidad & Tobago vs Anguilla 15-0". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  28. ^ Marcus Joseph at Soccerway
  29. ^ "Marcus Leric Jr Joseph | National Football Teams". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  30. ^ Das, Atish (19 November 2021). "Mohammedan SC lift their 12th Calcutta Football League title after four decades". The Bridge. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  31. ^ "কলকাতা লিগ জয় মহামেডানের, টানা দু'বার খেতাব এল সাদা-কালো তাঁবুতে" [Mohammedan's Calcutta League win, the title came twice in a row in the black and white tent]. thewall.in. Kolkata: The Wall Bureau. 30 October 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  32. ^ Guha, Sayantan (14 May 2022). "Brilliant Gokulam Kerala FC edge past Mohammedan SC to win historic consecutive I-League titles". www.sportskeeda.com. Kolkata, West Bengal: Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 15 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
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  34. ^ "FC Goa clinch maiden Durand Cup trophy after beating Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 in final". ESPN. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.

External links

TT Pro League – Golden Boot
NFL and I-League top scorers
Trinidad and Tobago squad – 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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