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Marco Rus
Personal information
Full name Marco Alin Rus
Date of birth (2003-01-23) 23 January 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Ayr United
Number 23
Youth career
2015–2019 Yeovil Town
2019–2021 Southampton
2021–2022 Coventry City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Coventry City 0 (0)
2022 → Hereford (loan) 4 (1)
2023 → Chorley (loan) 6 (1)
2023–2024 → Chorley (loan) 6 (2)
2024 → Universitatea Cluj (loan) 7 (0)
2024– Ayr United 7 (1)
International career
2019 Romania U16 3 (0)
2019–2020 Romania U17 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 October 2024

Marco Alin Rus (born 23 January 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Championship club Ayr United.

Born in Cluj-Napoca, he moved to England at the age of 9. He played for the youth academies of English clubs Yeovil Town, Southampton and Coventry City before signing a senior contract at Coventry and spending time on loan at Hereford, Chorley and Universitatea Cluj. He joined Ayr United on a permanent basis in June 2024.

Early life

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Rus was born in Cluj-Napoca, but when he was 9 he moved to England with his family. He played for the youth academies of English clubs Yeovil Town, Southampton and Coventry City.[1][2][3]

Club career

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Coventry City

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In the summer of 2021, Rus joined the academy of EFL Championship club Coventry City after being released by Southampton at the end of the previous season. After a trial period, he signed a two-year contract until June 2023.[4]

In June 2023, Rus signed a new two-year contract at Coventry until 2025.[5]

Loan to Hereford

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On 3 December 2022, Rus joined National League North club Hereford on a one-month loan.[6] He made his debut the same day in a 2–1 league defeat away against King’s Lynn Town.[7] He scored his first and only goal for Hereford three days later on his home debut in a 1–1 league draw against Chorley.[8]

Loans to Chorley

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On 23 March 2023, Rus joined National League North club Chorley on loan until the end of the season.[9]

On 9 December 2023, Rus returned to Chorley on a one-month youth loan.[10]

Loan to Universitatea Cluj

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On 13 February 2024, Rus joined Liga I club Universitatea Cluj on loan until the end of the season.[11] He made his league debut against FCSB on 19 February 2024.[12][13]

Ayr United

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On 15 June 2024, Rus signed for Scottish Championship club Ayr United for an undisclosed fee.[14]

Personal life

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His father, Alin, was also a professional footballer.[15]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 12 October 2024[16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Coventry City 2021–22 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hereford (loan) 2022–23 National League North 4 1 0 0 — — 4 1
Chorley (loan) 2022–23 National League North 6 1 0 0 — — 6 1
Chorley (loan) 2023–24 National League North 6 2 0 0 — — 6 2
Universitatea Cluj (loan) 2023–24 Liga I 7 0 1 0 — 0 0 8 0
Ayr United 2024–25 Scottish Championship 7 1 0 0 3 1 2[c] 0 12 2
Career Total 30 5 1 0 3 1 2 0 36 6
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Cupa României, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Southampton have signed Sam Bellis and Marco Rus". Southern Daily Echo. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ "UN JUCĂTOR ROMÂN DIN ANGLIA A SEMNAT ȘI VA JUCA PENTRU PRIMA DATĂ ÎN SUPERLIGA ROMÂNIEI". eurosport.ro.
  3. ^ "Un fotbalist român din Anglia a semnat cu U Cluj. Al 6-lea transfer pentru Sabău". playsport.ro.
  4. ^ Turner, Andy (3 September 2021). "Inside story behind Sky Blues signing Marco Rus from Southampton". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Marco Rus signs new two-year deal with Coventry City". Coventry Observer. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  6. ^ Lawrence, David (3 December 2022). "Hereford FC sign teenage attacking midfielder on loan". Hereford Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  7. ^ Lawrence, David (3 December 2022). "King's Lynn Town v Hereford FC LIVE minute by minute updates". Hereford Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. ^ Lawrence, David (6 December 2022). "Hereford FC v Chorley LIVE minute by minute updates". Hereford Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Marco Rus joins on loan". Chorley FC. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  10. ^ "TRANSFER: Marco Rus joins Chorley FC on loan". Coventry City. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. ^ "TRANSFER: Marco Rus joins FC Universitatea Cluj on loan". Coventry City. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Jucătorul transferat de U Cluj din Championship a debutat cu FCSB și a oferit primele declarații: „Am avut puține emoții, U Cluj e un club mare"". gsp.ro.
  13. ^ "Marco Rus, după ce a debutat în alb și negru: "Nu am putut refuza U Cluj, e un club foarte mare"". zcj.ro.
  14. ^ Turner, Andy (15 June 2024). "Coventry City complete first outward transfer as midfielder moves for 'undisclosed' fee - CoventryLive". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Fotbalistul transferat din Anglia în Superliga României, fascinat după ce a debutat în meciul cu FCSB: „N-am mai jucat cu 25.000 de oameni în tribune!". Nota surprinzătoare pe care și-o acordă după primul meci". prosport.ro.
  16. ^ Marco Rus at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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