Markus Kaiser

Markus Kaiser (born April 18, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Calgary Foothills in League1 Alberta..

Markus Kaiser
Player jogging during warm-up
Kaiser with Cavalry in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-18) April 18, 2002
Place of birth Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Calgary Foothills
Youth career
Willow Ridge-Carburn SC
Calgary Foothills FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– UBC Thunderbirds 35 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Cavalry FC 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 3, 2023

Early life

Kaiser began playing soccer at age five with Willow Ridge-Carburn SC.[1] He later joined the Calgary Foothills FC youth program.[2] In 2019, he captained the Foothills U17 team, en route to winning the national championship.[3]

University career

In October 2019, Kaiser committed to attend the University of British Columbia and play for their men's soccer team beginning in the fall of 2020.[4][5] On November 19, 2021, he scored his first goal in the national championship consolation semifinal against the Laval Rouge et Or.[6] In 2021 and 2022, he was named an Academic All-Canadian.[7][8]

Club career

At the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, Kaiser was selected in the second round (14th overall) by Cavalry FC.[9] In May 2022, he signed a U Sports developmental contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[10][11] In August, he departed the club to return to UBC, per the terms of his developmental contract.[12][13] Kailser would play for League1 Alberta club Calgary Foothills in the 2023 League1 Alberta Exhibition Series.[14]

International career

In March 2017, he made his debut in the Canadian national program attending a Canada U15 team identification camp.[1]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of fellow soccer player Daniel Kaiser.[4]

References

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