Filip Marschall Explained

Filip Marschall
Full Name:Filip Marschall[1]
Birth Date:24 April 2003
Birth Place:Cambridge, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Crewe Alexandra
(on loan from Aston Villa)
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Cambridge City
Youthyears2:2018–2022
Youthclubs2:Aston Villa
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Aston Villa
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Gateshead (loan)
Caps2:19
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Gateshead (loan)
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:England U19
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:13:22, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

Filip Marschall (born 24 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Crewe Alexandra, on loan from club Aston Villa.[2] Marschall is a product of the Cambridge City and Aston Villa academies and has represented England at U19 level.

Club career

Youth career

Marschall joined the Cambridge City academy as a child. Until he was 13, Marschall had never played in goal, playing as a defender.[3]

In January 2018, Marschall signed for EFL Championship club Aston Villa.[4] Marschall was a regular starting goalkeeper for Villa's youth teams. In 2021, Marschall was part of the Aston Villa team that won the FA Youth Cup. Later that season, he was awarded as Aston Villa's Premier League Scholar of the Year.[5]

Aston Villa

In July 2021, Marschall was given his first professional contract by Aston Villa.[6]

In January 2022, Marschall joined National League North club Gateshead on a six-month loan.[7] Marschall made 19 appearances for the club as they were crowned champions.[8] Upon returning from the loan, Marschall signed a contract extension with Villa.[9]

In January 2023, Marschall returned to Gateshead for another six-month loan.[10]

On 14 December 2023, Marschall made his Aston Villa first team debut in a UEFA Europa Conference League match away at Zrinjski Mostar.[11]

On 19 January 2024, Marshall joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the season.[12] The following day, Marschall made his Football League debut in a 2–1 defeat to Morecambe.[13]

On 19 July 2024, Marschall joined League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan.[14] He made his debut in the side's League Two opener away at Barrow.[15]

International career

Marschall is eligible for both the Polish and English national teams. He has featured twice for the England U19 side.[16] He was also called up to a Poland U19 training camp in 2021.[16]

Personal life

Marschall was born in England to Polish parents. He speaks English, Polish, and Spanish - which he studied at A-level.

Career statistics

[17]

Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aston Villa U212022–233030
2023–243030
Total000000006060
Aston Villa2023–24Premier League000000100010
2024–25Premier League000000000000
Total000000100010
Gateshead (loan)2021–22National League North1900000190
2022–23National League2000000200
Total39000000000390
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)2023–24League Two7070
Crewe Alexandra (loan)2024–25League Two1000000010
Career total47000001060540

Honours

Aston Villa U18

Gateshead

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . 2023-12-14 . www.premierleague.com . en.
  2. Web site: Filip Marschall. 2023-12-14 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  3. Web site: Evans . Gregg . Filip Marschall: the rapid rise of the goalkeeper who was still a defender aged 13 . 2023-12-14 . The Athletic . en.
  4. Web site: Harris . Alex . 2018-01-26 . Aston Villa complete signing of 'great talent' Filip Marschall . 2023-12-14 . Express.co.uk . en.
  5. Web site: 2021-08-02 . Marschall wins Scholar of the Year award . 2023-12-14 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  6. Web site: 2021-07-07 . Young Lions sign new contracts . 2023-12-15 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  7. Web site: 2022-01-31 . Aston Villa goalkeeper Filip Marschall joins Gateshead on loan . 2023-12-14 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  8. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 2022-05-03 . Gateshead crowned 2021/22 Vanarama National League North champions . 2023-12-14 . Gateshead FC . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-08-04 . Filip Marschall pens new contract . 2023-12-15 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  10. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 2023-01-20 . Filip Marschall returns . 2023-12-14 . Gateshead FC . en.
  11. Web site: 2023-12-14 . HŠK Zrinjski v Aston Villa team news and starting lineups for Europa Conference League clash . 2023-12-14 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  12. Web site: DonDeal: Filip Marschall. www.mkdons.com. 19 January 2024. 19 January 2024.
  13. News: Milton Keynes Dons 1-2 Morecambe . 2024-01-24 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  14. Web site: 2024-07-19 . Filip Marschall joins Crewe on loan . 2024-07-19 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  15. Web site: Barrow 1-0 Crewe Alexandra . 2024-08-11 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Johnson . Oscar . 2021-12-01 . Filip Marschall on Villa Youth Cup glory, dual nationality and training with first-team stars . 2023-12-14 . OmniSports . en-US.
  17. Web site: F. Marschall . 14 December 2023 . Soccerway.