Marcus Thomas Barnes (born 1 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mickleover. He is the younger brother of Jamaica international Giles Barnes.
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.
On 22 January 2021, Barnes joined League Two side Oldham Athletic following a successful trial, signing a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.
On 11 August 2022, Barnes signed with third-tier US side Northern Colorado Hailstorm, who compete in the USL League One.
In July 2023, Barnes signed for Southern League Premier Division Central club Mickleover.
Personal life Barnes is of Jamaican descent. He is the younger brother of Jamaica international Giles Barnes.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthampton2017–18Premier League00—00—002018–19Premier League001000—102019–20Premier League000000—00Total001000—10Southampton U232017–18———1441442018–19———25102510Yeovil Town (loan)2017–18League Two801100—91Eastleigh (loan)2019–20National League14252—11205Oldham Athletic2020–21League Two70———70Mickleover 2023-24Southern League Premier Division Central331530333918Career total621710300431811538
References
External links Southampton FC profile