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| Markus Garborg Fjørtoft (born 12 January 1994) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender in various countries, including Norway, the USA, New Zealand, and Scotland. Starting his career at the local club, Bærum SK, he later secured a scholarship to Duke University, where he obtained both his bachelor's and master's degrees. His college journey eventually led to his selection by Seattle Sounders FC in the 2018 MLS Draft. He retired on 10 August 2022, after leaving Ayr United to pursue new opportunities.
He is the son of former Norwegian international Jan Åge Fjørtoft.
Markus is actively involved in various ventures. During his football career, Fjørtoft co-hosted the podcast BroPod, along with fellow footballer Ciaran McKenna. The podcast centered around conversations with individuals from the realms of sports, media, finance, and politics. Guests included world-renowned journalists, broadcasters, club owners, agents, CEOs, and Ballon d'Or winners. He also worked as a marketing and fan engagement consultant. Wikipedia text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License - Full article |
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