Murkin was converted to a full-back by Volendam coach Wim Jonk. He would be part of a team that earned promotion to the Dutch Eredivisie in 2012/2022, and Murkin subsequently made 34 appearances in the top flight.

Schalke then swooped on the talent shortly before the transfer window closed in August 2023. He made a very promising debut for the side recently relegated to Bundesliga 2, smashing a goal in and hitting an assist as Schalke bounced back to beat Magdeburg 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in Matchday 6 of 2023/24.

Plays a bit like: Jeremie Frimpong

Explosive full-back? Tick. Eligible for England and the Netherlands? Tick. Clearly, the Bayer Leverkusen youngster is operating at a higher level than Murkin currently, but both possess the drive and the pace to make telling contributions at either end of the pitch. Murkin is also a match for Frimpong in terms of the relentlessness that fans love to see.

Watch: Schalke 4-3 Magdeburg - highlights

Highlights

Matchday 7 highlights

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