Those three F’s. Football, Family & Fashion. They’re the pillars that shape Marcus Younis and the things that drive him both on and off the pitch. We recently got the chance to spend the afternoon with the young Australian winger during a photoshoot, captured through the lens of Aleks Kostadinoski, to learn more about the influences behind one of the country’s most exciting emerging talents.'

Where It All Began
Family is where Marcus’ story starts.

Raised in Sydney’s western suburbs in a proud Lebanese household, it’s clear from the moment he starts talking that family sits at the centre of everything he does. “Family is super important to me”. Marcus’ dad Ray works as a strength and conditioning coach at the Wanderers and Marcus credits him with fuelling his love for football at a young age. His sister Talia has also burst onto the scene in the Wanderers A-League Women's team this season...check out her highlights package if you haven't already. 

It's always been about football and family for Marcus. Marcus attended Westfields Sports High School, an institution in that hotbed of football in the western suburbs that has long been a pipeline for Australian football talent.

“If you go back and look at the Socceroos players over the years from Sydney,” he says, “you’ll see that so many of them went to Westfields.”

From Western Sydney Wanderers to Melbourne City

We know how frustrating the Australian pathway system can be at times, but Marcus is a perfect example of how the current Australian pathway can work when executed well. He was a part of the Wanderers system from the time that he was about 12 years old, progressing from the junior ranks all the way to the senior A-League men’s team across the span of a 9 year journey.

Marcus then wasted no time establishing himself on the senior A-League scene, catching the attention of Dutch giants PSV in the process. They decided to take him on a season-long loan in 2024, where he featured heavily for the Jong PSV team, scoring a handful of times.

Taking The Leap To Europe

When the opportunity came to move to Europe, however, it meant leaving that important family support network behind. “Being isolated overseas at such a young age was a massive challenge I faced.” “I learned to adapt to the challenge of being away though,” he says. 

The move is something which I can tell has made him grow up fast, the way he speaks and carries himself, certainly feels like someone much older than just 20 years old.

Despite the challenge of moving away as a teenager, his impact at PSV didn’t go unnoticed.

Life in CPH

Soon after, Danish club Brøndby IF secured his signature, paying the Wanderers a record transfer fee in the process. It was also here that his love for fashion really developed. “The challenges I faced…being away from family, it encouraged my love for things off the pitch, including travel and fashion.”

“The fashion scene in Copenhagen was something I was always attracted to,” he says. “The choice of materials and earthy colour palettes suited my style.”

The climate helped too. “The cold weather encouraged me to try different things and build my wardrobe into something unique.”

There’s definitely a Scandinavian influence in Marcus’ fashion taste, and he certainly knows what he's talking about when it comes to this area. He mentions the likes of Another Aspect as one of the brands which he loved whilst playing in the Danish capital.

Back Home

After about half a year competing for a spot at Steve Cooper’s Brøndby, a loan to Melbourne City presented itself in January, and Marcus took it with both hands. Not before bringing all of those new pieces from Copenhagen back home first, though: “I had to pretty much fly to Australia the next day after finding out, so I packed 85kg of clothes”.

"Melbourne has been awesome," he says simply. "Being closer to friends and family has made things much more enjoyable." Sometimes the most meaningful things are also the most straightforward. You can see this theme of family pop up again for Marcus, and being closer to them back here in Australia has really made him tick.

The Form Of His Life

It’s a move which has brought about an incredible run of form, which Marcus credits as “the best few months of his playing career”. He’s already managed 6 G/A in just 6 starts, going at about a goal or assist every 90 minutes, and that doesn’t look like slowing down as we near the end of the regular season. 

Marcus also shone in the Asian Champions League competition, with last minute goals and assists guiding City through to the round of 16 before unfortunately going down to Thai powerhouse Burriram United. It’s the furthest an Australian team has ventured in the competition since the Wanderers' famous 2014 winning campaign under Tony Popovic; A full circle moment for Marcus, who recalls going along as a young fan to many of those very games. 

He's not letting the disappointment linger, though. The group has already turned its focus to the league: “We can really focus on the league now and hopefully make the 6”.

Banging Down The Door

Speaking of Tony Popovic…Marcus is in the type of form that inevitably leads to bigger conversations and the Socceroos coach must surely have him in his thoughts ahead of this years World Cup.

Younis has represented Australia at youth level and will be hoping that a first senior call up is right around the corner. 

“It’s something I wouldn’t have even thought about six months ago”. But it’s something he might start thinking about soon.

 
How exciting would a Socceroos team be with Irankunda, Toure and Younis as a frontline. The new wave of Australian stars plunging us into a golden generation.

He’s the sort of player who makes you stand up out of your seat, when he gets the ball, you can immediately hear the thud of the seats bouncing back onto themselves as the whole bay rises in anticipation and expectation of what comes next.

He’s somewhat of a unicorn when it comes to Australian footballers, someone so technical, quick and with that killer finishing product…a proper winger and someone we can’t wait to watch for club and country in the next 10-15 years. 

Whether it's this year or not, we know that Marcus is going to be a mainstay of that Socceroos team for many years to come, and we are excited to see what’s next for the young star, both on and off the pitch.

You can catch Marcus up against his old team the Western Sydney Wanderers this weekend.

FAQ

Who is Marcus Younis?
Marcus Younis is an Australian winger currently playing for Melbourne City in the A-League Men on loan from Danish club Brøndby.

What club does Marcus Younis play for?
Marcus Younis plays for Melbourne City in the A-League Men, having joined the club on loan in January 2026.

Did Marcus Younis play for Western Sydney Wanderers?
Yes. Younis came through the Western Sydney Wanderers academy after joining the club as a young player and later moved overseas.

Has Marcus Younis played in Europe?
Yes. He spent time with PSV Eindhoven’s U23 side before signing with Brøndby in Denmark.

What position does Marcus Younis play?
Marcus Younis is a winger, known for his pace, direct attacking style and ability to take players on.