Marcus Younis

Marcus Younis
Younis with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-07-03) 3 July 2005[1]
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Melbourne City (on loan from Brøndby)
Number 28
Youth career
North Rocks SC
2017–2024 Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 42 (13)
2023–2025 Western Sydney Wanderers 11 (1)
2024–2025 → Jong PSV (loan) 26 (5)
2025– Brøndby 2 (0)
2026– → Melbourne City (loan) 2 (2)
International career‡
2023 Australia U18 3 (1)
2024 Australia U19 4 (3)
2024 Australia U20 2 (1)
2026– Australia U23 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 January 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 January 2026

Marcus Younis (born 3 July 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for A-League club Melbourne City, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby.

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

Born and raised in the suburbs of Western Sydney, Younis joined Western Sydney Wanderers at the age of 12, during which he faced recurring injuries for three years.[2][3] After gaining consistency in the youth teams, Younis made his A-League Men debut for the first-team on 15 January 2023, replacing Brandon Borrello, in the 82nd-minute of a 1–1 draw against Melbourne City.[2] He signed his first professional contract, a two-year scholarship contract, on 7 July with the first-team.[4]

Loan to PSV Eindhoven

After impressing from his 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons, Younis extended his contract for two years with the Wanderers in September 2024. On the day of his re-signing, he was loaned out to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie with an option to buy.[5][6] Younis played 26 games for Jong PSV in the 2024–25 Eerste Divisie, scoring five goals and providing four assists.[7]

Brøndby

On 22 August 2025, Younis signed for Brøndby on a deal until summer of 2029.[7]

Loan to Melbourne City

On 23 January 2026, Younis returned to Australia, signing for Melbourne City on loan until the end of the 2025–26 A-League season.[8] On his debut, Younis scored a consolation goal in a 6–2 loss against Macarthur.[9]

International career

In May 2023, Younis received his first international call-up for the Australia U18 side.[10] He made his debut as a substitute on 9 June, in a 4–2 loss to Portugal,[11] and scored his first goal for Australia in a 3–2 loss to England.[12]

On 25 September 2023, Younis was called up to the Australia U20 side for friendlies against France, Netherlands and Denmark in Marbella, Spain.[13] However, he pulled out of the squad due to injury two weeks later.[14]

Younis was called up to the Australia U23 team for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in January 2026,[15] appearing as a substitute against South Korea in the quarter-finals.[8]

Style of play

Younis has been described as a versatile winger known for his speed and direct approach.[7][8]

Personal life

Younis is of Lebanese descent.[16] His father, Ray, is a former National Soccer League player who works as the Wanderers's conditioning coach.[17] His uncle, Robert, also played professionally for Adelaide United.[18] He has a younger sister, Talia, who is also a professional footballer.[17][19]

References

  1. ^ a b "M. Younis: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Younis' meteoric rise". Western Sydney Wanderers. 17 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Audaciously talented, resilient and finally injury free, Western Sydney's Marcus Younis is one of football's rising stars". The Roar. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Younis pens two-year scholarship deal". Western Sydney Wanderers. 7 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Younis signs extension and loan to PSV Eindhoven". Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Wie is Marcus Younis, de nieuwe Australische aanvaller van PSV?" [Who is Marcus Younis, PSV's new Australian attacker?] (in Dutch). VoetbalNieuws.nl. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b c "Brøndby IF skriver under med Marcus Younis". brondby.com (in Danish). Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  8. ^ a b c https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/20260123-younis-signs/
  9. ^ https://www.ultimatealeague.com/match/?match_id=3176
  10. ^ "Australian U-18 squad to face some of Europe's best". Football Australia. 23 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Portugal bate Austrália no arranque do Torneio de Lisboa". FPF (in European Portuguese). 13 June 2023.
  12. ^ Sachapisani (11 June 2023). "A-Leagues talent on target as Australia U18's suffer last-gasp loss to England". A-Leagues.
  13. ^ "Subway Young Socceroos squad named for Marbella Week of Football". Socceroos. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Subway Young Socceroos squad update – Marbella Week of Football". Socceroos. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Tony Vidmar names 23-player squad for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup™". Football Australia. 28 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  16. ^ "Audaciously talented, resilient and finally injury free, Western Sydney's Marcus Younis is one of football's rising stars". The Roar. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
  17. ^ a b "After breaking Sam Kerr's record, the A-Leagues' youngest-ever player has her eyes on a bright future". ABC News. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Robbie Younis calls it a day". Football NSW. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  19. ^ "Younis' meteoric rise". Western Sydney Wanderers. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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