Marko Hussein Farji (born 16 March 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie B side Venezia. Born in Norway, he represents the Iraq national team.

Early life

From Grimstad, he was born to Kurdish parents from Sulaymaniyah, he moved with his family to Gulskogen in the summer of 2020. Aged eleven, Farji was on a try-out at Manchester City's Academy.

Club career

In early 2019, after playing for the clubs academy for several years, Farji signed his first professional contract with Jerv, which lasted until the 2021 season.

He made his senior debut for Strømsgodset in 2022 in the quarter final of the Norwegian Cup against Sandnes Ulf. He signed a professional contract with the club aged 18 years-old in January 2023. He scored his first league goal in the Eliteserien on 5 November 2023 in a 1–0 win against Tromsø.

On 8 January 2026, Farji signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Venezia in Italy.

International career

He has played for the Iraq U23, featuring against United States U23 on 18 November 2023. As of May 2024, Farji had appeared for the U23 team seven times.

In May 2024, Farji was called up to the Iraq team for their games in the Second Round of the Asian World Cup Qualifiers, but did not play in any of the games. Later, in December, Farji was again called up, this time for games in the Arabian Gulf Cup, where he got his debut against Yemen, as a substitute in a 1–0 win. His first start for the national team, came in June 2025, against Jordan.

Career statistics

As of 22 November 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jerv 220194. divisjon110—110
Strømsgodset 220213. divisjon126—126
20223. divisjon218—218
20232. divisjon206—206
20243. divisjon11—11
Total5421—5421
Strømsgodset2022Eliteserien002020
2023Eliteserien6140101
2024Eliteserien28030310
2025Eliteserien299323211
Total62101127312
Career total1273111213833

Honours

Individual

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