Trinidad and Tobago footballer
Marcus Leric "Lobo" Jr. Joseph [ 2] (born 29 April 1991) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Trinidad and Tobago national 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
International goals
Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first. [ 29]
Honours
Gokulam Kerala
Mohammedan Sporting
Individual
References
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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 .
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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 .
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^ "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 .
^ 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 .
^ "129th edition of Durand Cup: All you need to know" . Goal.com . 9 July 2019. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021 .
^ "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 .
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