Kiki Marković
.jpg) Marković with Brooklyn FC in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kristina Smilja Marković | ||
| Date of birth | July 21, 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Zürich, Switzerland | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brooklyn FC | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FC Zürich | |||
| FC Oerlikon/Polizei | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Grasshopper Club Zürich | |||
| FC Luzern | |||
| 2022–2025 | FC Rapperswil-Jona | ||
| 2025– | Brooklyn FC | 10 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Croatia | 3 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:14, 17 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kristina Smilja Marković (born 21 July 2001), known as Kiki Marković, is a Croatian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League and the Croatian national team.
Early life
Marković was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to a Croatian mother and a Bosnian-Herzegovinian father.[1] She is the elder sister of Ana Maria Marković, a fellow Croatian international who also plays for Brooklyn FC. Marković began playing football at the age of eight,[1] initially with the boys in her neighbourhood before joining a club academy. Both sisters began their football careers in the FC Zürich academy system.[1]
Club career
Early career
Marković came through the youth systems of FC Zürich and FC Oerlikon/Polizei in the Zürich area before progressing into senior football with Grasshopper Club Zürich and subsequently FC Luzern in the Swiss Women's Super League.[2]
FC Rapperswil-Jona
In 2022, Marković joined FC Rapperswil-Jona in the Swiss Women's Super League.[2] Over three seasons with the club, she made 36 league appearances and scored 5 goals. Including playoff matches, she appeared 52 times and scored 9 goals across all competitions.[2][3]
Brooklyn FC
On August 15, 2025, Marković signed with Brooklyn FC for the 2025–26 Gainbridge Super League season, joining her sister Ana Maria Marković at the club.[2] Sporting Director Kevin Tenjo said of the signing: "Ana and Kiki bring more than quality on the pitch. They bring leadership, character, and a winning mentality."[2] Brooklyn FC opened its second season on August 23, 2025.[2]
International career
Marković has represented the Croatian national team at senior level, earning three caps.[1][2]
Personal life
Marković is the elder sister of Ana Maria Marković, who is also a professional soccer player and Croatian international. The sisters were raised in Zürich and both began their football careers at FC Zürich.[1] Together they co-founded RELOADZ, a Swiss vegan protein water brand.[4] Ana has described Kiki's playing style by comparing her to Croatian men's national team star Luka Modrić.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Ana Marković for Croatians Online: "When you watch Kiki play – like a little Modrić!"". Croatians Online. October 27, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Brooklyn FC Signs Sisters Ana and Kristina (Kiki) Marković". Brooklyn FC. August 15, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Sister Act: Brooklyn FC signs Croatian internationals Ana, Kiki Markovic". Front Row Soccer. August 15, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Sisterly Love: Ana and Kiki Marković Join Brooklyn FC for 2025/26 Season". NY NJ Sports World. August 16, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
External links
- Kiki Marković at FBref.com
- Kiki Marković at WorldFootball.net