Marko Aleksic (born September 10, 1996) is a former soccer player. Born in Yugoslavia, he represented Canada at youth level.

Marko Aleksic
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Alberta Golden Bears
Number 5
Youth career
2011–2014 FC Edmonton
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Alberta Golden Bears 3 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 FC Edmonton 3 (0)
International career
2014–2016 Canada U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 29, 2019
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 29, 2017

Career

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Club

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After three years with FC Edmonton's academy team, Aleksic was signed with FC Edmonton on February 5, 2014.[1] Aleksic made his professional debut on April 27, 2014 as a half-time substitute in a 0-1 loss to Minnesota United.[2] Aleksic would spend four seasons with FC Edmonton, before the club ceased operations after the 2017 season.[3]

International

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Aleksic began representing Canada at the U-20 level.[4] He made his debut against Russia's U-21 team in a 2-1 victory on November 15, 2014.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "FC Edmonton signs teenage soccer sensation Marko Aleksic to pro contract". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Minnesota United vs. Edmonton - 27 April 2014 - Soccerway". Retrieved September 29, 2014.
  3. ^ "Club Statement - FC Edmonton withdraws from North American Soccer League". FC Edmonton. November 24, 2017. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Canada M20 to face England, Russia and USA on road to 2015 CONCACAF Championship". Canada Soccer. November 7, 2014.
  5. ^ "Goals by MLSers Jordan Hamilton, Marco Bustos lead Canada Under-20s to win vs. Russia". November 15, 2014.
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