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Marcus McGuane

Marcus McGuane

English footballer

Marcus Samuel Michael McGuane (/məˈɡweɪn/ mə-GWAYN;[3] born 2 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Oxford United.

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Club career

Arsenal

Born in Greenwich,[4] London, McGuane is a product of Arsenal's Hale End Academy having joined at the under-6 level.[5][6] He was the captain of the Arsenal under-18s and a regular for the under-23 side.[6] On 28 September 2017, McGuane was named on the bench for Arsenal's UEFA Europa League match against BATE Borisov. He came on as a 79th-minute substitute for Reiss Nelson as Arsenal won 4–2.[7]

Barcelona

On 30 January 2018, McGuane signed with FC Barcelona, being assigned to their B-team in the Spanish second tier. His buyout clause was set at €25 million.[8] On 7 March 2018, McGuane played for the Barcelona first team in the Supercopa de Catalunya, coming on as a 77th-minute substitute for Aleix Vidal, and becoming the first English player to represent Barça in 29 years, after Gary Lineker. His team defeated RCD Espanyol on penalties after a goalless draw.[9]

On 2 September 2019, McGuane joined Eerste Divisie side Telstar on a season-long loan deal.[10]

Nottingham Forest

On 26 February 2020, McGuane returned to England with EFL Championship side Nottingham Forest on a two-and-a-half year deal, initially joining their Under-23s squad.[11]

Oxford United

McGuane joined Oxford United on a season-long loan on 15 August 2020,[12] making his league debut for the club on 12 September in a 2–0 defeat at Lincoln City.[13]

On 6 May 2021, McGuane signed a three-year contract at the club, for an undisclosed fee.[14] In January 2024 he was linked to a move to Polish side Legia Warsaw.[15]

International career

McGuane was eligible for both England and the Republic of Ireland at international level, qualifying for England through birth and the Republic of Ireland through his maternal grandparents who were born in Portlaoise and Cork.[16] McGuane is also of Ghanaian descent.[17]

McGuane represented the Republic of Ireland at the 2015 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, including an appearance against England on 13 May 2015.[18]

However, in November 2015, McGuane made his first appearance for England under-17s against Germany,[19] going on to appear for England at the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[20]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 December 2023 [21]
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  1. Appearances in the 2017–18 Europa League
  2. Appearances in the Football League Trophy

References

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    "Notification of shirt numbers: Oxford United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 51. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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    Watts, Charles (28 September 2017). "Who is Marcus McGuane? The story of the Arsenal wonderkid wanted by Manchester United & Juventus". football.london. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
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    "BATE Borisov 2-4 Arsenal". Soccerway. 28 September 2017.
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    "Agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of Marcus McGuane". FC Barcelona. 30 January 2018.
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    "Barcelona: Marcus McGuane first Englishman to play for club since Gary Lineker". BBC Sport. 7 March 2018.
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    "Telstar huurt FC Barcelona speler" (in Dutch). SC Telstar. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
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    "McGuane signs from Barcelona". Nottingham Forest F.C. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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    "Marcus McGuane Joins Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  13. [13]
    "Lincoln City 2–0 Oxford United". bbc.co.uk. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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    "Marcus McGuane Joins Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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    Moseley, Callum (16 January 2024). "Exclusive: Oxford United Midfielder Subject Of European Interest". Look Sports Media. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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    "Agyei-Tabi Marcus". FAI. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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    "England 1 – 0 Republic of Ireland". FAI. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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    "England 2 – 1 Germany". The Football Association. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
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    Marcus McGuane at Soccerway
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    "Games played by Marcus McGuane in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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    "Games played by Marcus McGuane in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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    "Games played by Marcus McGuane in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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    "Games played by Marcus McGuane in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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