Markus Ziereis (born 26 August 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for

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side VfB Oldenburg.

Club career

Ziereis began his career with 1860 Munich and made his 2. Bundesliga debut for the club in November 2012, as a half-time substitute for Sebastian Maier in a 2–2 draw with Union Berlin. In 2013, he joined FSV Frankfurt. In order to get more playing time, he was loaned to Darmstadt 98. In 2014, he joined Chemnitzer FC. After one season, he returned to Jahn Regensburg. During the 2015–16 season he contributed 19 goals in 31 league matches to Regensburg's promotion from the

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to the 3. Liga. His following season was blighted by injuries and he lost his place in the starting lineup, making just 10 substitute appearances. On 10 August 2017, Ziereis returned to 1860 Munich, thereby moving two tiers down, leaving newly promoted 2. Bundesliga club Regensburg to play in the Regionalliga Bayern. He joined SpVgg Bayreuth in June 2020. He joined VfB Oldenburg in July 2023. He made his debut in a 4–0 win against Kilia Kiel, where he also scored his first league goal for the club.

International career

In 2007 and 2008, Ziereis earned five caps for the Germany under-16 national team.

Personal life

Ziereis is best friends with Kevin Volland. The duo shared a flat while playing together at 1860 Munich as they both played for Bavarian Football Association youth teams. Volland was also witness when Ziereis married Evi Reiter on 28 December 2018.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

SpVgg Bayreuth *

: 2021–22

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* 1992 births Living people Men's association football forwards German men's footballers TSV 1860 Munich II players TSV 1860 Munich players FSV Frankfurt players SV Darmstadt 98 players Chemnitzer FC players SSV Jahn Regensburg players 2. Bundesliga players 3. Liga players Regionalliga players Germany men's youth international footballers People from Cham (district) Footballers from the Upper Palatinate 21st-century German sportsmen {{Germany-footy-forward-1990s-stub