Andy Russell (footballer, born 1987)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew James Russell | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Southampton, Hampshire, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Tai Po | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Happy Valley | 12 | (0) |
| 2009 | Mossley | ||
| 2010 | Chorley | ||
| 2013–2014 | Fylde | ||
| 2014–2016 | South China | 26 | (2) |
| 2017 | Pulau Pinang | 8 | (0) |
| 2017– | Tai Po | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2016– | Hong Kong | 5 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 July 2017. ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 23, 2017 | |||
Andrew James "Andy" Russell (Chinese: 羅素; born 21 November 1987), is a Hong Kong football player who is currently plays for Hong Kong Premier League club Tai Po.
Club career
In 2008, he signed his first contract as a professional footballer for Happy Valley, which played in Hong Kong First Division League. After returning to the UK, Russell joined Mossley in the NPL First Division North and found employment with sportswear giants Adidas. He joined Chorley in 2010 when manager Garry Flitcroft took over. For the 2013-14 season, Russell chose Fylde after being convinced by manager Dave Challinor.[1] He helped the club retain the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy by beating Chorley 4-1 with one goal and one assist.[2]
In July 2014, Andy announced on his twitter account that he had signed for South China for the 2014-15 Hong Kong Premier League season.[3]
On 7 January 2017, Andy Russell left South China for Penang FA after signing a one year contract with the Malaysian club.[4] In May 2017, Andy Russell's contract with Penang FA is terminated due to his poor performances.[5]
International career
On 14 March 2016, Russell received his first call-up for Hong Kong in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification against on 24 March 2016. He made his debut in a 2-0 loss to Qatar.[6]
Honours
- Fylde
- Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy: 2013-14
- South China
Personal life
Andy Russell was born on the South Coast of England (Southampton), and moved to Hong Kong with his parents when he was only 18 months old. He lived in Hong Kong until he went to university in Manchester, England.[1]
References
- 1 2 "BIG INTERVIEW: Andy Russell". Lancashire Evening Post. 27 July 2013.
- ↑ "Chorley lose Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy final to holders AFC Fylde". Lancashire Telegraph. 18 March 2014.
- ↑ "South China announcement". twitter. 16 July 2014.
- ↑ (in traditional Chinese (HK))"羅素闖檳城心繫港隊". Oriental Daily. 7 January 2017.
- ↑ "Penang on a mission to find replacements for Ferreira and Russell". Goal.com. 15 May 2017.
- ↑ http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317414/index.html