Marcus Ferkranus
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcus Ashton Ferkranus[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 10, 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Clarita, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Avondale FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2019 | LA Galaxy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | LA Galaxy II | 10 | (1) |
| 2021–2024 | LA Galaxy | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Phoenix Rising (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | Avondale FC | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | United States U20 | 12 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 April 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of May 23, 2023 | |||
Marcus Ashton Ferkranus (/ˈfɜːr.krə.nəs/;[2] born May 10, 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays for Avondale FC in NPL Victoria.[3][4][5] Born in the United States, he has opted to represent Australia internationally.[6]
LA Galaxy
Ferkranus joined the LA Galaxy academy in 2017, at the age of 14. In July 2020, he made his professional debut for the Galaxy's USL Championship affiliate, LA Galaxy II, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute for Jesús Vázquez in a 4–0 defeat to Phoenix Rising.[7] After making just five appearances throughout the shortened 2020 season, Ferkranus became a regular for the team in 2021, tallying 26 appearances, 16 of which were starts. Ankle and groin injuries ultimately limited his minutes in 2022,[8] and he would make just four competitive appearances for the club over the course of the year.
In January 2021, Ferkranus was signed to a first-team contract with LA Galaxy.[9][10] However, Ferkranus did not make a first team appearance before departing the club in June 2024.[11]
Phoenix Rising (loan)
Ferkranus joined USL Championship club Phoenix Rising FC on a loan on July 26, 2022.[12]
Brisbane Roar
Ferkranus signed two year contract with the A-League side Brisbane Roar. As Marcus's mother was born in Sydney, he will not take up an international visa spot.[13]
International career
Ferkranus is a youth international for the United States. He has represented the under-20 side at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[14][15] Ferkranus also holds an Australian passport which makes him eligible to represent the Socceroos.[16][13] He is also of Canadian and Jamaican descent.[17]
On August 29, 2025, Ferkranus' request to change sports citizenship from American to Australian was approved by FIFA.[6]
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