Marcus Younis (born 3 July 2005) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a winger for A-League club Melbourne City, on loan from Danish Superliga club Brøndby.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Western Sydney, Younis joined Western Sydney Wanderers at the age of 12, during which he faced recurring injuries for three years. After gaining consistency in the youth teams, Younis made his A-League Men debut for the first-team on 15 January 2023, replacing Brandon Borrello, in the 82nd-minute of a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Melbourne City. He signed his first professional contract, a two-year scholarship contract, on 7 July with the first-team.
After impressing from his 2022âÂÂ23 and 2023âÂÂ24 seasons, Younis extended his contract for two years with the Wanderers in September 2024. On the day of his re-signing, he was loaned out to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie with an option to buy. Younis played 26 games for Jong PSV in the 2024âÂÂ25 Eerste Divisie, scoring five goals and providing four assists.
On 22 August 2025, Younis signed for Brøndby on a deal until summer of 2029.
On 23 January 2026, Younis returned to Australia, signing for Melbourne City on loan until the end of the 2025âÂÂ26 A-League season. On his debut, Younis scored a consolation goal in a 6âÂÂ2 loss against Macarthur.
In May 2023, Younis received his first international call-up for the Australia U18 side. He made his debut as a substitute on 9 June, in a 4âÂÂ2 loss to Portugal, and scored his first goal for Australia in a 3âÂÂ2 loss to England.
On 25 September 2023, Younis was called up to the Australia U20 side for friendlies against France, Netherlands and Denmark in Marbella, Spain. However, he pulled out of the squad due to injury two weeks later.
Younis was called up to the Australia U23 team for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in January 2026, appearing as a substitute against South Korea in the quarter-finals.
Younis has been described as a versatile winger known for his speed and direct approach.
Younis is of Lebanese descent. His father, Ray, is a former National Soccer League player who works as the Wanderers's conditioning coach. His uncle, Robert, also played professionally for Adelaide United. He has a younger sister, Talia, who is also a professional footballer.