Markus Naglestad (born 26 April 1991) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro side Chattanooga FC.

[1][3] There he was voted both East Coast Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Year, and Rookie of the Year, by the league's coaches after his first season out of two seasons with Bridgeport Purple Knights of the NCAA Division II.

[4][5] He then spent two seasons with Providence Friars of NCAA Division I,[6] before being drafted by New York City of Major League Soccer on 20 January 2015,[7] but failed to sign a contract due to a knee injury.

[9] On 16 February 2021, Naglestad signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Chattanooga FC ahead of the Spring 2021 season.

[10] Naglestad left the club before the team's debut in MLS Next Pro in 2024, but was later brought back on board in August 2024.