Erik Marxen

Erik Marxen (born 2 December 1990) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career Vejle Marxen was born in Middelfart. He began his career in the youth academy of the local club Middelfart G&BK where he played alongside the likes of Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Falk. On 10 June 2009, he signed a contract until 2011 which promoted him to the first team.

Randers On 9 March 2015, it was announced that Marxen would join Randers FC on a three-year deal starting from 1 July 2015. He made his debut on 2 July 2015 in a 1–0 away win over Andorran club UE Sant Julià in the UEFA Europa League, coming on as a substitute for goalscorer Jonas Borring in the 82nd minute. He made his domestic league debut for the club on 9 August in a 3–3 home draw against Brøndby. Marxen scored his first goal for the club on 23 November in a 3–2 defeat away against AaB. The goal was a special one, as Marxen scored directly from a corner kick, swerving over AaB-goalkeeper Nicolai Larsen.

On 23 June 2018, Marxen extended his contract with Randers until December 2020.

Marxen was appointed the new team captain of Randers on 30 January 2019, taking over the role from Nicolai Poulsen who would leave the club as a free agent for rivals AGF. The following season, he won his first trophy as Randers clinched the Danish Cup victory in a 4–0 beatdown of SønderjyskE in the final, with Marxen scoring the opening goal in the second minute.

Nordsjælland On 22 December 2021, Marxen signed a four‑year contract with Nordsjælland, effective from the opening of the January 2022 transfer window. He made his competitive debut on 20 February 2022, starting at centre‑back in a 2–0 Superliga defeat to Brøndby.

Used chiefly as cover during the following two seasons, Marxen did not start a league match between April 2023 and February 2025. He returned to the starting line-up on 25 February 2025, contributing to a 3–2 home win over Sønderjyske. Head coach Jens Fønsskov Olsen praised the defender's professionalism, stating that Marxen "sets the standard every day on the training pitch and passes on his experience to the younger players."

On 14 October 2025, Nordsjælland announced that Marxen had retired from professional football due to injury.

Career statistics

Honours Randers Danish Cup: 2020–21