Marco Rus
Romanian professional footballer
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Marco Alin Rus (born 23 January 2003) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship club Ayr United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marco Alin Rus | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ayr United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2019 | Yeovil Town | ||
| 2019–2021 | Southampton | ||
| 2021–2022 | Coventry City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hereford (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Chorley (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Chorley (loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2024 | → Universitatea Cluj (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Ayr United | 49 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Romania U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Romania U17 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 January 2026 | |||
Born in Cluj-Napoca, he moved to England at the age of 9. He played for the youth academies of English clubs Yeovil Town, Southampton and Coventry City before signing a senior contract at Coventry and spending time on loan at Hereford, Chorley and Universitatea Cluj. He joined Ayr United on a permanent basis in June 2024.
Early life
Rus was born in Cluj-Napoca, but when he was 9 he moved to England with his family. He played for the youth academies of English clubs Yeovil Town, Southampton and Coventry City.[1][2][3]
Club career
Coventry City
In the summer of 2021, Rus joined the academy of EFL Championship club Coventry City after being released by Southampton at the end of the previous season. After a trial period, he signed a two-year contract until June 2023.[4]
In June 2023, Rus signed a new two-year contract at Coventry until 2025.[5]
Loan to Hereford
On 3 December 2022, Rus joined National League North club Hereford on a one-month loan.[6] He made his debut the same day in a 2–1 league defeat away against King’s Lynn Town.[7] He scored his first and only goal for Hereford three days later on his home debut in a 1–1 league draw against Chorley.[8]
Loans to Chorley
On 23 March 2023, Rus joined National League North club Chorley on loan until the end of the season.[9]
On 9 December 2023, Rus returned to Chorley on a one-month youth loan.[10]
Loan to Universitatea Cluj
On 13 February 2024, Rus joined Liga I club Universitatea Cluj on loan until the end of the season.[11] He made his league debut against FCSB on 19 February 2024.[12][13]
Ayr United
On 15 June 2024, Rus signed for Scottish Championship club Ayr United for an undisclosed fee.[14]
Personal life
Career statistics
- As of match played 24 January 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Coventry City | 2021–22[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[17] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[18] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Hereford (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League North | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Chorley (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League North | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| Chorley (loan) | 2023–24[19] | National League North | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| Universitatea Cluj (loan) | 2023–24[19] | Liga I | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Ayr United | 2024–25[20] | Scottish Championship | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5[c] | 1 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025–26[21] | Scottish Championship | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 27 | 1 | |
| Total | 49 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 66 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 72 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 90 | 10 | ||
- Includes FA Cup, Cupa României, Scottish Cup
- Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
- Three appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances in Scottish Premiership play-offs
- Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
Individual
- Ayr United Goal of the Season: 2024–25[22]
- Ayr United Young Player of the Year: 2024–25[22]