Marlon Fossey
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Marlon Joseph Fossey[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | November 9, 1998||
Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Right back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Bolton Wanderers (on loan from Fulham) | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2020 | Fulham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
2020 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2022– | → Bolton Wanderers (loan) | 3 | (0) |
National team | |||
United States U20 | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:37, January 23, 2022 (UTC) |
Marlon Joseph Fossey (born November 9, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Fulham.[3]
Early and personal life[]
Born in Los Angeles, California, Fossey moved to the island of Jersey with his family at age 4.[2] At age 11, he moved to England.[4] As a result, he holds dual American and British citizenships.[2]
Club career[]
Fossey began his youth career with Fulham at the age of 11[2] after being spotted by a club scout while playing in a youth tournament in Jersey,[5] however his youth career was marred by injury.[4] He moved on loan to Shrewsbury Town in August 2020.[6][7] He made his debut for The Shrews on September 4, coming on as an 81st minute substitution for Donald Love in a 4–3 away defeat at Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup.[8] On December 29, 2020 it was announced that his loan deal had ended.[9]
He signed a new two-year contract with Fulham in June 2021.[10] On January 3, 2022, Fossey joined Bolton Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[11][12] He turned down an offer from Inter Miami, preferring to sign for Bolton on loan instead.[13]
International career[]
Fossey has represented the United States at under-20 youth level.[6] He also holds UK citizenship.[2]
Playing style[]
Fossey began his career as a winger but was converted into a full back, playing primarily on the right.[7]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played January 22, 2022
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Fulham | 2020–21[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021–22[15] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2020–21[14] | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Bolton Wanderers (loan) | 2021–22[15] | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
- ^ Jump up to: a b Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
References[]
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Shrewsbury Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 64. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Marlon Fossey". www.fulhamfc.com.
- ^ "USA - M. Fossey - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Cox, Lewis. "Marlon Fossey aiming to reach 'the next level' and bring success in Shrewsbury Town loan". www.shropshirestar.com.
- ^ "Marlon Fossey Signs for Town! | Interview". Shrewsbury Town FC via YouTube. August 28, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Shrewsbury sign Fulham's Fossey on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Cox, Lewis. "Shrewsbury Town complete loan signing of USA youth international Marlon Fossey from Fulham". www.shropshirestar.com.
- ^ "Middlesbrough 4-3 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. September 4, 2020.
- ^ "Scott High and Marlon Fossey depart Town". www.shrewsburytown.com.
- ^ FC, Fulham. "Fossey Extends Stay". Fulham FC.
- ^ "Marlon Makes Wanderers Move". www.bwfc.co.uk. January 3, 2022.
- ^ "Bolton sign Fulham's Fossey on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Just not Inter you: New Wanderers signing Fossey turned down Beckham's Miami". The Bolton News.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Games played by Marlon Fossey in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Games played by Marlon Fossey in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Association football fullbacks
- American soccer players
- United States men's under-20 international soccer players
- Fulham F.C. players
- Shrewsbury Town F.C. players
- Bolton Wanderers F.C. players
- English Football League players
- American expatriate soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate footballers in England