Marcus Harness

Harness spent time in the youth team at Coventry City before switching to Burton Albion.{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Tom|title=Burton Albion winger Marcus Harness relishing his chance at the Pirelli|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burton-albion-winger-marcus-harness-relishing/story-23052887-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Burton Mail|date=7 October 2014|language=en}} He made his first competitive appearance for Burton in a 1–0 defeat to Notts County at Meadow Lane in a Football League Trophy tie on 3 September 2013.{{cite news|title=Notts County 1-0 Burton Albion|url=https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2013/september/notts-county-1-0-burton-albion/|access-date=16 July 2017|work=burtonalbionfc.co.uk|date=3 September 2013|language=en-gb}} He made his league debut on 22 March 2014, coming on for Alex MacDonald 68 minutes into a 1–0 defeat to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park.{{cite news|last1=Leach|first1=Sean|title=Report: Iron 1-0 Burton Albion|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2014/march/report-iron-1-0-burton-albion/|access-date=16 July 2017|work = Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=22 March 2014|language=en-gb}} He made his first league start on 3 May, in a 1–0 defeat to Southend United at Roots Hall; this was his fourth and final appearance of the 2013–14 campaign.{{cite news|title=Southend United 1-0 Burton Albion|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27168249|access-date=16 July 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=3 May 2014}}

He signed a two-year professional contract in May 2014.{{cite news|title=Burton Albion deals for Lee Bell, Phil Edwards and Dean Lyness|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27619386|access-date=16 July 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=29 May 2014}} Speaking two months later, manager Gary Rowett said that Harness had "bulked up" over the summer and "he's one of those players who can go past people. Whether he can do that over a sustained period, we'll only know when he gets opportunities."{{cite news|last1=Broome|first1=David|title=Burton Albion boss Gary Rowett encouraged by Brewers youngster Marcus Harness|url=http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/burton-albion-boss-gary-rowett-encouraged-brewers/story-21742606-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Derby Telegraph|date=23 July 2014|language=en}} On 27 August 2014, he was voted man of the match in Burton's 1–0 win over Premier League side Queens Park Rangers in a League Cup tie at the Pirelli Stadium; he won a free kick on the edge of the box that was scored by Adam McGurk.{{cite news|title=Burton's Adam McGurk cuts mighty QPR down to size|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/27/burton-albion-qpr-capital-one-cup-match-report|access-date=16 July 2017|work=The Guardian|date=27 August 2014}} He played 22 games throughout the 2014–15 season as Burton won promotion as champions of League Two. However, he featured in just four games in the second half of the campaign, despite manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink saying he was "doing really, really well in training".{{cite news|last1=Sloan|first1=Tom|title=Burton Albion boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has grand ideas for Matty Palmer|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burton-albion-boss-jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink-grand/story-26349537-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Burton Mail|date=18 April 2015|language=en}}

On 7 August 2015, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston on a one-month loan.{{cite news|last1=Wilkinson|first1=Ashley|title=Burton Albion youngster Marcus Harness joins Ilkeston on one-month loan|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burton-albion-youngster-marcus-harness-joins/story-27563677-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Burton Mail|date=7 August 2015|language=en}} He was sent off during injury-time in a 4–3 win over Stourbridge on 23 August.{{cite news|title=Ilkeston FC: Marcus Harness sees red as Robins win seven-goal thriller|url=http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/ilkeston-fc-marcus-harness-sees-red-robins-win/story-27668439-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Derby Telegraph|date=24 August 2015|language=en}} Manager Gavin Strachan extended his loan spell at the Robins until the new year after he made a positive start to the season.{{cite news|title=Strachan: We're learning so much from every game|url=https://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/strachan-we-re-learning-so-much-from-every-game-1-7440491|access-date=25 December 2017|work=Ilkeston Advertiser|date=2 September 2015|language=en}} However, Burton recalled him to allow him a chance to play higher-level football, and caretaker manager Andy Watson said that "we were delighted to have had Marcus here and his loan deal wasn't far from ending".{{cite news|title=Watson: Naivety proved costly at Workington|url=https://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/watson-naivety-proved-costly-at-workington-1-7605551|access-date=25 December 2017|work=Ilkeston Advertiser|date=3 December 2015|language=en}} On 27 November 2015, Harness joined National League club Aldershot Town on a five-week loan.{{cite news|title=Marcus Harness: Aldershot Town sign Burton winger on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34945394|access-date=16 July 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=27 November 2015}} However, he made just two substitute appearances for Barry Smith's Shots during his spell at the Recreation Ground. He went on to make five substitute appearances for Burton as the club achieved promotion out of League One, and he "impressed with his pace and direct running" during these games and was named as Burton's 'Most Improved Young Player' for the 2015–16 season, after which his contract was extended for a further year.{{cite news|last1=Wilkinsons|first1=Ashley|title=Marcus Harness making an impact for Burton Albion|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/marcus-harness-making-impact-burton-albion/story-29048924-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Burton Mail|date=4 April 2016|language=en}}{{cite news|last1=Wilkinson|first1=Ashley|title=Burton Albion: Stuart Beavon is Brewers Player of the Year, again|url=http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/burton-albion-stuart-beavon-brewers-player-year/story-29220190-detail/story.html|access-date=16 July 2017|work=Derby Telegraph|date=4 May 2016|language=en}}{{cite news|title=Burton Albion: Robbie Weir & Shane Cansdell-Sherriff among players released|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36305529|access-date=16 July 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=16 May 2016}} He played ten Championship matches in the 2016–17 season, and Albion took up a one-year extension to Harness's contract in May 2017.{{cite news|title=Jon McLaughlin: Burton goalkeeper among five released by Brewers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39871148|access-date=16 July 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2017}}

On 18 July 2017, he joined League Two side Port Vale on loan for the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Deal done! Port Vale sign Marcus Harness from Burton Albion|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/deal-done-port-vale-sign-marcus-harness-from-burton-albion/story-30445660-detail/story.html|access-date=18 July 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=18 July 2017|language=en}} Manager Neil Aspin played Harness just behind striker Tom Pope, in an attacking midfield role that demanded a lot of hard work.{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Michael|title=Marcus Harness determined to make hard work pay off at Port Vale|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/marcus-harness-determined-make-hard-777913|access-date=16 December 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=14 November 2017}} He scored his first goal for the "Valiants" on 12 December, in a 3–2 defeat at Yeovil Town in the FA Cup, and said "it was good to finally get a goal, it has been a long time coming".{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Michael|title=Marcus Harness says he needs to earn a regular Port Vale place|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/marcus-harness-says-needs-earn-935089|access-date=16 December 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=16 December 2017}} He scored his first league goal 11 days later to secure a point away at Colchester United, leading Aspin to say "he can only go from strength to strength now he is starting to chip in with goals".{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Michael|title=Port Vale boss Neil Aspin says Marcus Harness can go from strength to strength|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/harness-port-vale-burton-colchester-972538|access-date=25 December 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=24 December 2017}} He signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the "Brewers" in January.{{cite news|title=Marcus Harness: Burton Albion winger signs new contract|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42824687|access-date=27 January 2018|website=BBC Sport|date=25 January 2018}}

He scored his first goal for Burton in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Walsall on 4 September 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2018/september/match-report-for-burton-albion-vs-walsall-on-04-sep-18/|title=Burton 1-2 Walsall |publisher=Walsall F.C. |date=4 September 2018|access-date=10 September 2018}} On 5 January, he scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 win at Rochdale.{{cite news |title=Rochdale 0-4 Burton Albion: Marcus Harness scores hat-trick for Brewers |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46707221 |access-date=16 May 2019 |website=BBC Sport |date=5 January 2019}} Having successfully broken into Nigel Clough's first-team during the 2018–19 season, he totalled six goals in 39 games.

On 18 July 2019, Harness joined League One rivals Portsmouth on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news |title=Marcus Harness: Portsmouth sign Burton Albion winger |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49037434 |access-date=19 July 2019 |website=BBC Sport |date=18 July 2019}} He scored his first goal for Pompey in a 2–1 defeat at Sunderland on 17 August.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49302414 |title=Sunderland 2-1 Portsmouth |date=17 August 2019 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=17 August 2019}} He scored a total of three goals in four games before being sidelined with a thigh strain picked up in a 1–1 draw at Blackpool a fortnight later.{{cite news |last1=Rooney |first1=Will |title=Pompey boss lifts lift on Marcus Harness' injury he picked up at Blackpool |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-waiting-find-out-extent-marcus-harness-injury-he-sustained-blackpool-1309996 |access-date=4 April 2020 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=1 September 2019 |language=en}} He disappointed manager Kenny Jackett with his performances upon returning to fitness.{{cite news |last1=Mason |first1=Lewis |title=Kenny Jackett keen for Marcus Harness to hit previous Portsmouth heights |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/kenny-jackett-keen-marcus-harness-rediscover-top-form-and-hit-previous-portsmouth-heights-1305144 |access-date=4 April 2020 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=4 November 2019 |language=en}} He was dropped in favour of Ronan Curtis and Ryan Williams, before regaining his first-team spot in December.{{cite news |last1=Rooney |first1=Will |title=Marcus Harness ready to take his next Pompey chance after injury 'killed' his early-season momentum |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/marcus-harness-ready-take-his-next-portsmouth-chance-after-injury-killed-his-early-season-momentum-1312484 |access-date=4 April 2020 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=21 November 2019 |language=en}} He finished the 2019–20 season strongly, scoring none goals and providing seven assists in 37 games, often making a big impact from the bench; he earned himself praise from Jackett, who said "he has got a very, very good future ahead of him".{{cite news |title=Kenny Jackett gives verdict on Marcus Harness' maiden Pompey season - and his next challenge |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/kenny-jackett-gives-verdict-ex-burton-winger-marcus-harness-maiden-portsmouth-season-and-his-next-challenge-2876609#gsc.tab=0 |access-date=7 June 2020 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=6 June 2020 |language=en}} Portsmouth qualified for the play-offs after finishing fourth, but lost on penalties following a 2–2 aggregate draw with Oxford United; he had scored Portsmouth's goal in the second leg, which would have been the winner if not for Oxford's equaliser.{{cite news |title=Oxford United 1-1 Portsmouth (agg: 2-2, 5-4 on pens): U's reach play-off final |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53276958 |access-date=6 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=6 July 2020 |language=en-gb}}

Having scored a brace against Colchester United in the EFL Trophy, Harness scored a hat-trick playing as a number ten in a 4–2 win at former club Burton Albion on 3 October 2020.{{cite news |last1=Allen |first1=Neil |title=Hat-trick hero Marcus Harness: I can end Portsmouth hunt for a number 10 |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/hat-trick-hero-marcus-harness-i-can-end-portsmouth-number-10-hunt-2992081 |access-date=7 October 2020 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=4 October 2020 |language=en}} His third strike of the game, a "deft clip into the far bottom corner", would win him the League One Goal of the Month award; the goal was described by pundit Don Goodman as "nothing short of sublime".{{cite news |title=Goal of the Month winners: October |url=https://www.efl.com/news/2020/november/goal-of-the-month-winners-october |access-date=20 November 2020 |work=www.efl.com |date=20 November 2020 |language=en-gb}} On 13 March 2021, he played in the 2020 EFL Trophy final, which had been postponed from the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic; he entered the game as a half-time substitute for Jordy Hiwula, which ended as a 0–0 draw, with Salford City winning the penalty shoot-out.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56320947 |title=Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City |first=Adam |last=Williams |website=BBC Sport |date=13 March 2021 |access-date=15 March 2021}} He was a regular in the 2020–21 league season and was watched by Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.{{cite news |last1=Cross |first1=Jordan |title=Portsmouth pair Marcus Harness and Ronan Curtis stake international claim in front of Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny in AFC Wimbledon win |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-pair-marcus-harness-and-ronan-curtis-stake-international-claim-in-front-of-republic-of-ireland-boss-stephen-kenny-in-afc-wimbledon-win-3221906 |access-date=12 May 2021 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=1 May 2021 |language=en}} He achieved new manager Danny Cowley's target of ten goals for the season, however, Portsmouth missed out on the play-offs after finishing in eighth-place.{{cite news |last1=Colman |first1=Jonty |title=Marcus Harness challenged by Danny Cowley to score more goals after Pompey win |url=https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/danny-cowley-marcus-harness-portsmouth-5208920 |access-date=12 May 2021 |work=hampshirelive |date=20 March 2021 |language=en}}

In January 2022, Cowley said the club's priority would be to extend Harness' contract as he was the stand-out performer in scoring ten goals from midfield in the first half of the season.{{cite news |last1=Warlow |first1=Rob |title=Danny Cowley keen to get Marcus Harness' contract agreed after Pompey form |url=https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/danny-cowley-portsmouth-marcus-harness-6456820 |access-date=22 May 2022 |work=hampshirelive |date=7 January 2022 |language=en}} Harness was though sent off for the first time in his career for fouling Ross Sykes in "a clear act of petulance" during a 4–0 win over Accrington Stanley at Fratton Park on 5 March.{{cite news |last1=McMahon |first1=Mark |title=Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley reveals why Marcus Harness' team-mates bailed him out following red card against Accrington |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/cowley-reveals-why-harness-team-mates-bailed-him-out-after-accrington-dismissal-3598453 |access-date=22 May 2022 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=5 March 2022 |language=en}} Portsmouth extended his contract as Cowley rated him as a Championship quality player.{{cite news |title=Option Taken On Harness Contract |url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/option-taken-on-harness-contract/ |access-date=22 May 2022 |work=www.portsmouthfc.co.uk |date=12 May 2022 |language=en-gb}}{{cite news |last1=Allen |first1=Neil |title=Pompey boss Danny Cowley on why Championship clubs should be looking to sign ex-Blackburn target Marcus Harness |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-boss-danny-cowley-on-why-championship-clubs-should-be-looking-to-sign-ex-blackburn-target-marcus-harness-3616263 |access-date=22 May 2022 |work=www.portsmouth.co.uk |date=17 March 2022 |language=en}} He scored 12 goals from 44 appearances in the 2021–22 season. However, Portsmouth again fell short of the play-offs.

Harness signed for Ipswich Town on a three-year deal (with the club retaining a further 12-month option) on 15 July 2022 after Ipswich paid Portsmouth an undisclosed fee (later revealed to be £750,000); striker Joe Pigott went the other way on a season-long loan as part of the deal.{{Cite web| url = https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/marcus-harness-signs-for-town/| title = Town sign Marcus Harness | publisher = Ipswich Town F.C. |last1=Henderson |first1=Jacob | date = 15 July 2022 | access-date = 15 July 2022}} Town boss Kieran McKenna said that Harness was a good fit for the club and was entering his prime years.{{cite news |title=Town Sign Harness as Pigott's Pompey Loan Confirmed - Ipswich Town News |url=https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/42931/town-sign-harness-as-pigotts-pompey-loan-confirmed |access-date=16 July 2022 |work=TWTD.co.uk |date=15 July 2022 |language=en}} Harness was named as the club's Player of the Month for August after scoring five goals.{{cite news |last1=McMahon |first1=Mark |title=Former Pompey winger provides update on his surgery following injury picked up in Ipswich's PJT defeat to Blues |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footbll/portsmouth-fc/former-portsmouth-winger-marcus-harness-provides-update-on-surgery-following-injury-picked-up-in-ipswichs-papa-johns-trophy-defeat-to-blues-3932728 |access-date=10 May 2023 |work=The News |date=26 November 2022 |language=en}} He underwent minor knee surgery on a small meniscus tear in November.{{cite news |title=Ipswich boss relieved despite Harness surgery |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63754639 |access-date=10 May 2023 |work=BBC Sport |date=25 November 2022}} He scored eight goals in 47 games in the 2022–23 campaign as Ipswich secured promotion out of League One as runners-up to Plymouth Argyle. On 4 November 2023, he came off the bench to score both Ipswich's goals in a 2–2 draw at Birmingham City and said he hoped to earn more starts as a result.{{cite news |title=Harness targets more league starts for Ipswich |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67332338 |access-date=7 May 2024 |work=BBC Sport |date=6 November 2023}} He scored four goals and provided two assists in 39 games as the club secured promotion into the Premier League with a second-place finish at the end of the 2023–24 Championship season.{{cite news |title=Cork's Marcus Harness promoted to Premier League with Ipswich Town |url=https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41388511.html |access-date=7 May 2024 |work=Echo Live |date=4 May 2024}}

He played two Premier League games, making substitute appearances against Liverpool and Manchester City. On 30 August 2024, Harness returned to the Championship, joining Derby County on a season-long loan deal.{{cite news |title=TRANSFER NEWS: Attacker Harness Joins Derby On Loan |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/08/transfer-news-attacker-harness-joins-derby-on-loan |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=Derby County FC |date=30 August 2024 |language=en}} Harness made his Derby debut against Cardiff City on 14 September.{{Cite news |title=MATCH REPORT: Derby County 1-0 Cardiff City| url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/09/match-report-derby-county-vs-cardiff-city-september-2024 |date=14 September 2024 |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=Derby County F.C. |language=en-GB}} He made his first start for Derby at Sunderland on 1 October {{Cite news |title=Paul Warne springs quartet of surprises as he names Derby County team to face Sunderland| url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/derby-county-team-news-sunderland-9597516 |date=1 October 2024 |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=Derby Telegraph |language=en-GB}} and scored his first goal for Derby in a 2–0 win over Queens Park Rangers on 5 October.{{Cite news |title=Derby County 2–0 Queens Park Rangers| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c0r802n0ll5t |date=5 October 2024 |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=BBC Sport|language=en-GB}} After the departure of Paul Warne as Derby manager in February 2025,{{Cite web |date=2025-02-07 |title=Paul Warne: Derby County sack head coach after dire losing run |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4gzv0xgj8yo |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=BBC Sport}} Harness found himself operating in a forward role under new manager John Eustace. He scored and provided an assist in Derby's 2–0 victory against Coventry City,{{Cite web |title=Derby County 2-0 Coventry City: Rams boost survival hopes in win over in-form Coventry |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cdrxk4xr0emt |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} with two further goals coming four days later in a 3–2 victory against Plymouth Argyle.{{Cite web |title=Plymouth Argyle 2-3 Derby County: Marcus Harness double keeps Rams survival hopes alive |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgq9z8xxqgvt |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} He was nominated for the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for March.{{cite news |title=AWARD NOMINATION: Harness named on Championship Player of the Month shortlist |url=https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2025/04/award-nomination-harness-named-on-player-of-the-month-shortlist |access-date=13 May 2025 |work=Derby County FC |date=10 April 2025 |language=en}} He made 27 starts and 15 substitute appearances, scoring four goals and assisting three times, as the Rams finished in 19th place.{{cite news |title=Harness: Thanks Rams, I Had a Great Time - Ipswich Town News |url=https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/49502/harness-thanks-rams-i-had-a-great-time |access-date=13 May 2025 |work=TWTD.co.uk |date=12 May 2025 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Alex |title='Been a pleasure' - Town winger shares message as Derby County loan ends |url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25155631.ipswich-town-marcus-harness-sends-message-derby-county-loan-ends/ |access-date=13 May 2025 |work=East Anglian Daily Times |date=12 May 2025 |language=en}} He was released by Ipswich upon the expiry of his contract.{{cite news |title=Released Harness Joins Grant at Huddersfield - Ipswich Town News |url=https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/49640/released-harness-joins-grant-at-huddersfield/?scrollto=post581036 |access-date=2 June 2025 |work=TWTD.co.uk |date=2 June 2025 |language=en}}

On 2 June 2025, Harness agreed to join League One club Huddersfield Town on a three-year contract to start on 1 July.{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Alex |title=Marcus Harness joins new club after Town departure |url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25209399.ipswich-town-marcus-harness-joins-huddersfield-town/ |access-date=2 June 2025 |work=East Anglian Daily Times |date=2 June 2025 |language=en}} He had previously worked with manager Lee Grant when the latter was a first-team coach at Ipswich and said it was "a no-brainer" to reunite with him at Huddersfield.{{cite news |last1=Howson |first1=Dom |title=Huddersfield Town swoop to sign former Ipswich Town forward Marcus Harness |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/huddersfield-town-confirm-second-summer-31773932 |access-date=2 June 2025 |work=Yorkshire Live |date=2 June 2025 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Chicken |first1=Steven |title=Scouting report as Marcus Harness joins Huddersfield Town |url=https://www.weareterriers.com/p/scouting-report-as-marcus-harness |access-date=2 June 2025 |work=weareterriers.com |date=2 June 2025 |language=en}}

Harness declared his intention to represent the Republic of Ireland in July 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/scouting-report-harness-to-declare-for-ireland|title=Scouting Report: Harness to declare for Ireland {{!}} Football Association of Ireland|website=www.fai.ie|access-date=1 August 2019}}

Burton Mail reporter Joshua Murray described Harness as a pacey and skilful winger, who is right-footed but able to play on either flank or even at wing-back.{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Scouting report: Port Vale's signing from Burton Marcus Harness|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/scouting-report-port-vale-s-signing-from-burton-albion-marcus-harness/story-30445723-detail/story.html|access-date=18 July 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=18 July 2017|language=en}}

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Burton Albion

• Football League Two: 2014–15
• Football League One second-place promotion: 2015–16

Portsmouth

• EFL Trophy runner-up: 2019–20

Ipswich Town

• EFL League One second-place promotion: 2022–23{{cite web|title=Fleetwood Town 2 - 2 Ipswich Town|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65439606|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2023|accessdate=9 May 2023}}
• EFL Championship second-place promotion: 2023–24

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• [https://www.itfc.co.uk/players/marcusharness Profile] at the Ipswich Town F.C. website

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Category:Republic of Ireland men's association footballers

Category:Men's association football wingers

Category:Coventry City F.C. players

Category:Burton Albion F.C. players

Category:Ilkeston F.C. players

Category:Aldershot Town F.C. players

Category:Port Vale F.C. players

Category:Portsmouth F.C. players

Category:Ipswich Town F.C. players

Category:Derby County F.C. players

Category:Northern Premier League players

Category:English Football League players

Category:National League (English football) players

Category:Premier League players

Category:21st-century English sportsmen

Category:21st-century Irish sportsmen