Callum Marshall Explained

Callum Marshall
Birth Date:28 November 2004
Birth Place:Glengormley, Northern Ireland
Height:1.81m[1]
Position:Striker
Currentclub:VfL Bochum
(on loan from West Ham United)
Clubnumber:16
Youthclubs1:Bangor Rangers
Youthclubs2:Glentoran
Youthyears3:–2021
Youthclubs3:Linfield
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Linfield
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:West Ham United
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:β†’ West Bromwich Albion (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–2025
Clubs4:β†’ Huddersfield Town (loan)
Caps4:43
Goals4:9
Years5:2026–
Clubs5:β†’ VfL Bochum (loan)
Caps5:7
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Northern Ireland U18
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:Northern Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:4
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Northern Ireland U21
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:Northern Ireland
Nationalcaps4:14
Nationalgoals4:0
Pcupdate:20:30, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
Ntupdate:23:23, 17 November 2025 (UTC)

Callum Marshall (born 28 November 2004) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for German club VfL Bochum on loan from West Ham United, and the Northern Ireland national team.

Early life

Marshall was born in 2004 in Glengormley, Northern Ireland.[2] He attended Glengormley Integrated Primary School.[3]

Club career

Northern Ireland

Marshall began his career at Bangor Rangers, playing with the club until the age of seven, before moving to Glentoran.[4] Marshall later moved to play in the academy of rivals Linfield.[5] On 2 November 2021, he scored on his senior debut for Linfield in the Northern Ireland Football League Cup in a 11–0 victory against PSNI.[6] Two weeks later, Marshall made his NIFL Premiership debut for Linfield, coming on as a 90th-minute substitute for Christy Manzinga in a 2–0 victory against Carrick Rangers.[7]

West Ham United

In January 2022, Marshall joined the youth academy of English Premier League club West Ham United.[8] [9] He scored a goal during his youth debut for the club against the youth academy of West Bromwich Albion.[4] Marshall was a member of the team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023. He scored West Ham's second goal, converting Gideon Kodua's cross with a volley from close range.[10] On 16 January 2024, Marshall made his senior debut for West Ham, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute in a 1–0 FA Cup defeat against Bristol City.[11]

Loan moves

On 26 January 2024, Marshall joined West Bromwich Albion, on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[12] He made his West Bromwich debut on 3 February coming on as a 62nd minute substitute for Brandon Thomas-Asante in a 1–0 win against Birmingham City.[13] [14] In April, having played only 55 minutes for West Brom, Marshall was allowed to return to West Ham and train and play with their under–21 side while still being available to play for West Brom should they call on him.[15]

On 9 August 2024, Marshall joined League One club Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan deal.[16] He made his debut for Huddersfield on 13 August 2024 in an EFL Cup match against Morecambe, scoring in the 38th minute and assisted for Danny Ward's goal as Huddersfield won 3–0.[17] Impressing with his work ethic, and registering fourteen goal contributions, he was voted Huddersfield Town Player of the Year.[18]

On 7 January 2026, Marshall joined 2. Bundesliga club VfL Bochum on loan for the remainder of the season.[19]

International career

Marshall is a youth international footballer representing Northern Ireland.[20] In 2023, he was called up to the Northern Ireland national football team.[21] The same year on 16 June, Marshall made his debut as a late substitute against Denmark, in which he had a late goal disallowed by VAR.[22]

Style of play

Marshall can operate as a striker or winger.[2]

Career statistics

Club

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Linfield2021–22NIFL Premiership200021β€”41
West Ham United U212022–23β€”β€”β€”β€”2020
2023–24β€”β€”β€”β€”4343
2025–26β€”β€”β€”β€”3333
Totalβ€”β€”β€”9!696
West Ham United2022–23Premier League0000000000
2023–24Premier League0010000010
2025–26Premier League2000000020
Total2010000030
West Bromwich Albion (loan)2023–24Championship30β€”β€”0030
Huddersfield Town2024-25[23] EFL League One4391021004610
VfL Bochum (loan)2025–262. Bundesliga71β€”β€”β€”71
Career total57102042967218

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Northern Ireland202330
202450
202560
Total140

Honours

West Ham United U18

2022–23[24]

2023[25]

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Callum Marshall. WorldFootball. Heim: Spiel. 2 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Who is Callum Marshall?. Jonty. Colman. Football London. 30 November 2022. 28 July 2025.
  3. Web site: Well wishes for former Glengormley pupil after West Ham move. Russell. Keers. Northern Ireland World. 13 January 2022. 28 July 2025.
  4. News: Former Linfield ace Callum Marshall delighted to hit ground running at West Ham with goal on Under-18s debut. Graham. Luney. Belfast Telegraph. Mediahuis. 13 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Steve Lomas believes Callum Marshall's prospects at West Ham will be boosted by Irish League experience. subscription. Graham. Luney. Belfast Telegraph. Mediahuis. 14 January 2022. 28 July 2025.
  6. Web site: Blues Hit Double Figures at Windsor. Northern Irish Football League. 2 November 2021. 5 October 2023.
  7. Web site: Linfield vs. Carrick Rangers 2–0. dead. Soccerway. Platform Group. 30 November 2021. 29 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231029141009/http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/11/30/northern-ireland/ifa-premiership/linfield-fc/carrick-rangers-fc/3545472/. 29 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Callum Marshall makes perfect start to Hammers career. Gareth. Fullerton. Belfast Live. 25 January 2022. 28 July 2025.
  9. Web site: West Ham United fans liken Callum Marshall's summer goal spree to City star Erling Haaland. Belfast Live. 1 August 2022. 28 July 2025.
  10. Web site: West Ham thrash Arsenal to win FA Youth Cup . BBC Sport. 25 April 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Ten-man Hammers exit FA Cup at Bristol City . West Ham United F.C.. 16 January 2024 . 28 July 2025.
  12. Web site: Callum Marshall signs new contract and joins West Bromwich Albion on loan . West Ham United F.C. . 26 January 2024 . 27 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Loan Watch: Marshall makes winning debut, victories for Downes and Potts . West Ham United F.C.. 7 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Weimann's late West Brom strike beats Birmingham . BBC Sport . 3 February 2024 . 7 February 2024.
  15. Web site: West Brom loanee Marshall returns to West Ham . BBC Sport . 9 April 2024 . 10 April 2024.
  16. Web site: Callum Marshall Joins Town On Loan!. Huddersfield Town. 9 August 2024. 28 July 2025.
  17. News: Luney . Graham . Rising Northern Ireland star Callum Marshall on target for Huddersfield in debut. Belfast Telegraph. 14 August 2024. 28 July 2025.
  18. Web site: Marshall Named 2024/25 Hargreaves Memorial Player of the Year. Huddesfield Town. 3 May 2025. 5 May 2025.
  19. Web site: Callum Marshall joins VfL Bochum on loan. www.whufc.com. 7 January 2026. 7 January 2026.
  20. News: Callum Marshall has 'earned' senior Northern Ireland call-up. Gareth. Fullerton. Belfast Live. 9 June 2023. 28 July 2025.
  21. Web site: Callum Marshall among three new Northern Ireland call-ups. BBC Sport. BBC. 28 July 2025.
  22. Web site: Heartbreak for Northern Ireland as Callum Marshall's late equaliser is struck off in Denmark. Belfast Telegraph. 16 June 2023. 23 August 2023.
  23. Web site: Callum Marshall's Football Stats Season 2024/2025. Soccerbase. 14 August 2024.
  24. Web site: West Ham United outgun Arsenal to win 2023 FA Youth Cup. West Ham United F.C.. 15 April 2023. 16 April 2023.
  25. Web site: West Ham United: U18 Premier League South champions!. West Ham United F.C.. 25 April 2023. 28 July 2025.