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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcus Leric Jr. Joseph | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 1991 | ||
| 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) |
| –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) | |||
Club career
editGokulam Kerala
editIn 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
editOn 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
editMarcus 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
editClub
edit- 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 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Durand Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in Calcutta Football League
International goals
editScores 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
editGokulam Kerala
Mohammedan Sporting
- CFL Premier Division A: 2021,[30] 2022[31]
- Durand Cup runner-up: 2021
- I-League runner-up: 2021–22[32]
Individual
References
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- ^ "Trinidad & Tobago National Football Team". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Men's Team - Gokulam Kerala FC". www.gokulamkeralafc.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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
- ^ Mohammedan Sign Trinidadian Ace Marcus Joseph[usurped] www.mohammedansportingindia.com. Retrieved 8 July 2021
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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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- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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) - ^ Narayan, Aaditya (19 September 2022). "Durand Cup 2022 review: The perfect curtain-raiser to the Indian football season". www.espn.in. Kolkata: ESPN. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "BELIZE VS. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY - Grenada vs Trinidad & Tobago". BESOCCER. 19 March 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Trinidad & Tobago vs Anguilla 15-0". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Marcus Joseph at Soccerway
- ^ "Marcus Leric Jr Joseph | National Football Teams". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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
edit- Marcus Joseph at Soccerway
- Marcus Joseph at National-Football-Teams.com
- Soca Warriors Profile (socawarriors.net) at the Wayback Machine (archived October 16, 2013)
- TT Pro League profile