# Marco Rus

Marco Alin Rus (born 23 January 2003) is a Romanian 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

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.

## Club career
### Coventry City

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

#### Loan to Hereford

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

#### Loans to Chorley

On 23 March 2023, Rus joined National League North club Chorley on loan until the end of the season.
On 9 December 2023, Rus returned to Chorley on a one-month youth loan.

#### Loan to Universitatea Cluj

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

### Ayr United

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

## Personal life

His father, Alin, was also a professional footballer.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 15 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | 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 |
| Coventry City | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | Total | 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 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 3 |
| Career Total | Career Total | Career Total | 40 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 49 | 7 |
* ↑ Includes FA Cup, Cupa României, Scottish Cup
* ↑ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
* ↑ Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup