Marcus Barnes


Marcus Thomas Barnes is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Southampton. He is the younger brother of Jamaica international Giles Barnes.

Playing career

Barnes joined the Academy at Southampton in September 2013, and signed his first professional contract upon turning 17 three months later after scoring six goals in his first 13 appearances for the under-18 team. On 5 January 2018, he joined EFL League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season. He made his competitive debut the following day against Bradford City in a Third Round FA Cup match at Huish Park, scoring the opening goal in a 2–0 victory.
Barnes appeared as a substitute for the first team on 5 January 2019 in the FA Cup third round against Derby County at Pride Park.

Personal life

Barnes is of Jamaican descent. He is the younger brother of Jamaica international Giles Barnes.

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