Marko Hussein Farji (born 16 March 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien side Strømsgodset.[1] Born in Norway, he represents Iraq at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marko Hussein Farji | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Grimstad, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Strømsgodset | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | FK Jerv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022- | Strømsgodset | 17 | (1) |
| 2023 | Strømsgodset 2 | 20 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 2023- | Iraq U23 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 June 2024 | |||
Early life
editFrom Grimstad,[2][3] he was born to Iraqi parents from Sulaymaniyah, he moved with his family to Gulskogen in the summer of 2020.[4] He played into 2021 for FK Jerv.[5]
Club career
editHe made his senior debut for Strømsgodset in 2022 in the quarter final of the Norwegian Cup against Sandnes Ulf.[4] He signed a professional contract with the club aged 18 years-old in January 2023.[6] He scored his first league goal in the Eliteserien on 5 November 2023 in a 1-0 win against Tromsø IL.[7][3]
International career
editHe has played for the Iraq U23, featuring against United States U23 on 18 November 2023.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Marko Farji". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "– Jeg lærte mye i Grimstad om hvordan du behandler folk". gat.no. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Grimstad-gutt (19) ble matchvinner i eliteserien". agderposten. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b "PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT FOR FARJI". Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "MARKO ON A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT!". fkjerv. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Marko Farji (18) signed a professional contract with Strømsgodset". dt.no. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Tromsø vs. Strømsgodset 0-1". Soccerway. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "USA U23 VS. IRAQ U23 1-1". Soccerway. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.