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.

Marko Farji
Personal information
Full name Marko Hussein Farji
Date of birth (2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Grimstad, Norway
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Strømsgodset
Number 21
Youth career
0000–2021 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

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From 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

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He 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

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He has played for the Iraq U23, featuring against United States U23 on 18 November 2023.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Marko Farji". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ "– Jeg lærte mye i Grimstad om hvordan du behandler folk". gat.no. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Grimstad-gutt (19) ble matchvinner i eliteserien". agderposten. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b "PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT FOR FARJI". Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  5. ^ "MARKO ON A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT!". fkjerv. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Marko Farji (18) signed a professional contract with Strømsgodset". dt.no. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Tromsø vs. Strømsgodset 0-1". Soccerway. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  8. ^ "USA U23 VS. IRAQ U23 1-1". Soccerway. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.