Date of Birth: July 7, 1996
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 183 lbs
Hometown: Oslo, Norway
Country: Norway
Professional Experience
2023 (Orange County SC): Made 34 appearances in his first season in Orange County. Was named captain after the departure of former captain Daniel A. Pedersen. Scored two goals, one off a free kick, and led the Black and Orange in most defensive statistical categories, including: clearances (138), blocks (32), and aerial duels won (97).
2022 (Hamarkameratene): Made five appearances for the Eliteserien side.
2020-2022 (Mjondalen IF): Appeared in 78 matches and scored nine goals while adding four assists. His goal in the 97th minute in the Eliteserien Relegation Playoff Final saved Mjondalen from relegation in 2020.
2019 (Vålerenga Fotball): In his third stint with the club, Nakkim recorded one goal in nine appearances
2018 (Viking FK): Appeared in 29 matches in his lone season with Viking.
2016-2017 (Vålerenga Fotball): Returned to Vålerenga where he appeared for both the senior team and the reserve team. Scored three goals for the reserve team in 14 appearances and made 17 appearances for the senior team.
2016 (Strømmen IF): Made 17 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.
2015 (Vålerenga Fotball): In his first year as a professional, Nakkim recorded 10 appearances in the Norwegian top flight.
International Experience
Has three caps for Norway at the U-21 level in 2017.
Acquired
Orange County SC signed Markus Nakkim on February 7, 2023
Social Media: IG @markusnakkim