Marcus Wilson (footballer)

Marcus Wilson (born 19 April 2002) is a Guyanese professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for GFF Elite League club Santos and the Guyana national team.

For the Irish player (1932–2023), see Marcus Wilson (Gaelic footballer).
Marcus Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-19) 19 April 2002[1]
Place of birth St. Cuthbert's Mission, Guyana
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Santos
Youth career
Eastveldt FC
Georgetown
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Santos
International career‡
Guyana U15
Guyana U17 2+ (0+)
Guyana U20
2021– Guyana 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:34, 23 November 2021 (UTC)

Early life

Marcus began playing football at the age of four with his father Andrew. He attended St. Pius Primary School before going to Chase Academy, where he completed CXC exams.[2]

Club career

Wilson began his career at Eastveldt FC before joining Georgetown. He would later join Santos.[2]

International career

Wilson has been the captain of Guyana at under-15 and under-17 level.[2] He has also represented his nation at under-20 level. He received his first call-up for the senior national team of Guyana in May 2021.[2] He made his debut in a 2–0 loss to Puerto Rico in FIFA World Cup qualification on 8 June 2021.[3]

References
  1. "Marcus Wilson". FBref.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. "Marcus Wilson, Javier George and Osafa Simpson aiming to make first call-up to senior duties springboard to great careers". Kaieteur News. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. Marcus Wilson at National-Football-Teams.com


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