Marcus Joseph Tavernier was born on March 22, 1999, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, to a family wherein football was more than just a time-passing game. His elder brother, James Tavernier, is also a professional footballer and currently captains Rangers the big shoes and high bar set for Marcus from a tender age.
CAPTION: Chasing dreams since day one. SOURCE: Pinterest Marcus started playing football in Newcastle United, but his most crucial move was to the Middlesbrough academy at Under-14 level in 2013. So, this happened to be a starting point for him as a professional in football, which would see him grow his skills and carve a niche for himself in the sport.
On August 22, 2017, Tavernier made his professional debut for Middlesbrough in the second round of the EFL Cup as his side registered an emphatic 3-0 victory against Scunthorpe United. This was just the opening salvo of an illustrious career, as he quickly made his name known by scoring his maiden goal for the club in the EFL Cup on October 24, 2017, despite eventually losing to Bournemouth 3-1. His maiden league goal came on November 5, 2017, against Sunderland in a 1-0 win, a moment that sealed his place in the team. He joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan in January 2018 until the end of the 2017-18 season. He amassed more experience even as the club was facing relegation into the fourth tier of English football.
This commitment and talent were rewarded when, in December 2017, he signed a new deal with Middlesbrough extended until the summer of 2023, which was extended further in January 2020. In these years, Tavernier has been quite instrumental for Middlesbrough in the Championship. He went on to make 155 appearances for the club and netted 18 times. His flexibility on the pitch, coupled with continuous performances, made him indispensable to the team.
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On 1 August 2022, Tavernier reached a pivotal point in his career when he signed for AFC Bournemouth on a five-year contract after Middlesbrough had accepted the bid of the Premier League club. He was in the starting lineup for Bournemouth on 6 August 2022 in a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa and earned an outstanding review from boss Scott Parker.
CAPTION: From the Championship to the big stage. Ready for the challenge. SOURCE: Pinterest This transfer to the Premier League meant a new, different phase in his career, one in which he still delivers skill and adaptability. On June 16, 2023, he signed a new contract until 2028, showing firm commitment to the club and ambition to make it very far.
Due to his growing reputation since his childhood, Tavernier has been an outstanding performer for all the youth teams of England. On 9 October 2017, he made his international debut, starting for their U19s in a 2-2 draw against Slovakia U19s. He featured in the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and scored in a group-stage draw against Ukraine as his influence on the international stage grew.
He was called up to the England U20 squad participating in the 2019 Toulon Tournament in May 2019, another sign of his growth and abilities in the youth ranks of English football.
Marcus Tavernier was born on March 22, 1999, in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 178 cm tall and with a weight of 68 kg, he is an agile player, technically good at touching the ball well in the field. He can be basically categorized as a midfielder but is often celebrated due to his capacity to play both at left, central, and right midfield positions.
CAPTION: On the pitch, it’s all about precision, power, and personality. SOURCE: Pinterest Being left-footed also makes him more technically skilled, adding to his value in any club. Currently, he still is an emerging name in the Premier League, battling his talent with AFC Bournemouth.
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