Marcus Gideon

Marcus Gideon Bio

Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, widely known as Marcus Gideon, is an esteemed Indonesian professional badminton player renowned for his exceptional skills in men's doubles and mixed doubles events. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 9, 1991.

With a humble start in the sport at the tender age of nine, Gideon quickly rose through the ranks to make his mark on the international badminton scene in 2010. Throughout his illustrious career, Gideon has garnered an impressive array of achievements. Most notably, he has formed a formidable partnership with Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in doubles events, captivating badminton enthusiasts worldwide. Together, they have clinched gold medals at prestigious tournaments such as the Asian Games, Asia Team Championships, SEA Games, and Thomas Cup, solidifying their status as a dominant force in the badminton world.

Acknowledged for his exceptional prowess, Gideon reached the pinnacle of his career as the world No. 1 in men's doubles according to the Badminton World Federation rankings. His outstanding contributions to the sport have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the esteemed titles of Athlete of the Year and Favorite Male Athlete Duos at the Indonesian Sport Awards.