Markus Anderson

Markus Adeniyi Anderson Adedeji (born December 11, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a Forward for USL Championship club Brooklyn FC, on loan from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

Club career A youth product of the American club Manhattan Kickers FC, Anderson moved to Spain at 13 and finished his development with Rayo Ciudad Alcobendas and Rayo Majadahonda. He began his senior career with Rayo Majadahonda's then-reserve team Paracuellos Antamira in 2022 in the Tercera Federación with 10 goals in 29 games. The following season, he was promoted to Rayo Majadahonda's senior team in the Primera Federación with 3 goals in 21 appearances. On January 29, 2024, he returned to the United States with Philadelphia Union on a contract until 2026, and was first assigned to their reserves Philadelphia Union II. He made his senior debut with Philadelphia Union in a 1–1 Major League Soccer tie with Sporting Kansas City on March 3, 2024.

On February 27, 2026 Anderson was loaned to USL Championship club Brooklyn FC to play under former Union II coach Marlon LeBlanc.

Personal life Born in the United States, Anderson is of Nigerian descent.

Honors Philadelphia Union

Supporters' Shield: 2025