Markus Kaiser
Canadian soccer player (born 2002)
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Markus Kaiser (born April 18, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Calgary Rangers SC in League1 Alberta..
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Kaiser with Cavalry in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 18, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Willow Ridge-Carburn SC | |||
| Calgary Foothills FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | UBC Thunderbirds | 77 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Cavalry FC | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Calgary Rangers | 7 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 12, 2025 | |||
Early life
Kaiser began playing soccer at age five with Willow Ridge-Carburn SC.[1] He later joined the Calgary Foothills FC youth program.[2] In 2019, he captained the Foothills U17 team, en route to winning the national championship.[3]
University career
In October 2019, Kaiser committed to attend the University of British Columbia and play for their men's soccer team beginning in the fall of 2020.[4][5] On November 19, 2021, he scored his first goal in the national championship consolation semifinal against the Laval Rouge et Or.[6] In 2021 and 2022, he was named an Academic All-Canadian.[7][8] In November 2023, he was named a Canada West Player of the Week[9] and at the end of the season was named a Second Team All-Star.[10]
Club career
At the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, Kaiser was selected in the second round (14th overall) by Cavalry FC.[11] In May 2022, he signed a U Sports developmental contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[12][13] In August, he departed the club to return to UBC, per the terms of his developmental contract.[14][15] Kaiser played for League1 Alberta club Calgary Foothills in the 2023 League1 Alberta Exhibition Series.[16]
In 2025, Kaiser played with Calgary Rangers SC in League1 Alberta.[17]
International career
In March 2017, he made his debut in the Canadian national program attending a Canada U15 team identification camp.[1]
Personal life
He is the younger brother of fellow soccer player Daniel Kaiser.[4]