CD Castellon is nearing a deal with Charleston Battery for Nick Markanich. The transfer will be finalized post the Charleston Battery season. Markanich leads USL Championship with 24 goals and 5 assists.
- CD Castellon is close to finalizing a deal for Nick Markanich.
- The transfer will be completed after the Charleston Battery season.
- Markanich is the top scorer in the USL Championship with 24 goals and 5 assists.
Nick Markanich: A Rising Star
Nick Markanich has been a standout performer in the USL Championship this season. With a remarkable 24 goals and 5 assists in 2,152 minutes, he has caught the attention of several clubs, including CD Castellon. At just 24 years old, Markanich has a bright future ahead of him.
Sources: LaLiga 2 side CD Castellon nearing a deal to sign USL Championship Golden Boot leader Nick Markanich from Charleston Battery.
Deal would go through in winter, after Charleston season
Markanich, 24, is runaway top scorer w/ 24g/5a in 2,152 mins https://t.co/FrXIBMo6Qc
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
September 20, 2023
His career trajectory includes a successful college stint with the Northern Illinois Huskies, where he scored 39 goals in 69 appearances. Before joining Charleston Battery, Markanich played for FC Cincinnati and its second team, FC Cincinnati 2.
CD Castellon: A Historic Club
CD Castellon, founded in 1922, is a storied club in Spanish football. They currently compete in LaLiga 2, the second tier of Spanish football. The club plays its home matches at the Estadio Municipal Castalia, which has a capacity of 15,500.
- Full Name: Club Deportivo Castellón, S.A.D.
- Founded: July 22, 1922
- Stadium: Estadio Municipal Castalia
- Location: Castellón de la Plana, Valencian Community, Spain
- Current League: LaLiga 2
- Current Position: 17th in LaLiga 2 (2024/25 season)
- Total Market Value: €11.60 million
- Squad Size: 24
- Average Age: 26.0
- Foreign Players: 14 (58.3%)
- National Team Players: 1
The Potential Impact of Markanich’s Transfer
The acquisition of Nick Markanich could be a game-changer for CD Castellon. His goal-scoring prowess could provide the much-needed boost for the team, which is currently struggling in the lower half of LaLiga 2. Markanich’s addition to the squad is expected to bring a new dimension to Castellon’s attacking play.
- Performance Highlights:
- USL Championship 2023:
- Goals: 24
- Assists: 5
- Minutes Played: 2,152
- Accolades: Five-time Team of the Week selection, three-time Player of the Week (Weeks 6, 8, and 18), Player of the Month nominee in June.
- USL Championship 2023:
The negotiations are expected to conclude in the winter transfer window, post the Charleston Battery season. This move aligns with CD Castellon’s strategy to bolster their squad with promising talents.
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