# Marcus Browne (footballer)

Marcus Alexander Browne (born 18 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon. A product of the West Ham United youth academy, he can play in a central attacking midfield role and can also operate on both wings.

## Early life

Browne was born in Tower Hamlets and is of Dominican descent.

## Club career
### West Ham United

Browne joined West Ham United at the age of eight and progressed through the academy at the club prior to signing his first professional contract on 12 November 2015.
On 18 August 2016, Browne made his senior debut in a Europa League fixture against Astra Giurgiu. The game finished 1–1 and Browne replaced Gökhan Töre in the 75th minute. After making a tackle in the middle of the pitch, Browne ran for around 40 yards (37 m) before passing to teammate Michail Antonio before the right winger missed a clear chance to score.

#### Wigan Athletic (loan)

On 20 January 2017, Browne joined struggling Championship club Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut and only appearance on 29 January, where he came on as a second-half substitute in their 4–0 FA Cup defeat to Premier League giants Manchester United. Wigan went on to suffer relegation to League One at the end of the divisional campaign.

#### Oxford United (first loan)

On 24 July 2018, Browne joined established League One club Oxford United on a season-long loan. He made his league debut, coming on as a substitute, during a 2–0 home defeat to Fleetwood Town, their second game of the season. Browne scored his first goal for Oxford in a convincing 2–0 win against Coventry City on 14 August, in the first round of their EFL Cup campaign. His first league goal, which was referred to as a "superb solo goal", came in a 3–2 home defeat to Accrington Stanley a week later.
By the end of the season, Browne had scored nine goals in 44 appearances throughout all competitions, six of which occurred in his 34 league appearances.

### Middlesbrough

On 26 July 2019, Browne signed a four-year deal with Championship club Middlesbrough for an officially undisclosed transfer fee.

#### Oxford United (second loan)

Browne re-joined Oxford United on 9 January 2020 on a loan deal until the end of the 2019–20 season.

### Oxford United

In January 2022 Browne signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Oxford United for an undisclosed fee. Browne's contract included the option of an extra 12 months.

### AFC Wimbledon

On 14 January 2025, Browne signed for League Two side Wimbledon on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season. The signing was financed by John Green through EA Sports FC streaming funds.

## Style of play

Oxford United manager Karl Robinson praised the player upon his arrival at the club, stating, "He is technically very good, he sees a pass and will score goals so he is very talented and we know there were a lot of clubs chasing him."
Upon his arrival at the Teesside-based club, Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate stated, "Marcus is an exciting, hungry young player who wants to come and play for this football club. He's just what we need. He can play in three different positions and he is quick. I watched a lot of games for Oxford last season and he's not only the type of player we want here, but he's also the type we can improve, and he will get better."

## Career statistics

    As of match played 26 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| West Ham United | 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Ham United | 2017–18 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Ham United | 2018–19 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Ham United | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wigan Athletic (loan) | 2016–17 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oxford United (loan) | 2018–19 | League One | 34 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 9 |
| Middlesbrough | 2019–20 | Championship | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2020–21 | Championship | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Middlesbrough | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | Total | Total | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 |
| Oxford United (loan) | 2019–20 | League One | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| Oxford United | 2021–22 | League One | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Oxford United | 2022–23 | League One | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 4 |
| Oxford United | 2023–24 | League One | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oxford United | Total | Total | 51 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 59 | 5 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 114 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 143 | 21 |
* ↑ One appearance in the UEFA Europa League
* ↑ Five appearances in the EFL Trophy
* ↑ Three appearances in the League One play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances in the League One play-offs

## Honours

Oxford United
* EFL League One play-offs: 2024