Andy Russell (footballer, born 1987)

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Andy Russell
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Russell playing for Tai Po in 2017
Personal information
Full name Andrew James Russell
Date of birth (1987-11-21) 21 November 1987 (age 34)
Place of birth Southampton, England
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre back
Forward
Club information
Current team
 Jiangxi Beidamen
Number 23
Youth career
2003–2005 HKFC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Happy Valley 12 (0)
2009–2010 Mossley
2010 Chorley
2013–2014 AFC Fylde
2014–2016 South China 26 (2)
2017 Penang 8 (0)
2017–2018 Tai Po 11 (0)
2018 Liaoning Whowin 27 (4)
2019–2020 Hebei China Fortune 6 (0)
2020 → Jiangxi Liansheng (loan) 16 (1)
2021– Jiangxi Beidamen 28 (2)
National team‡
2016– Hong Kong 20 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 December 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2019

Andrew James Russell (Chinese: 羅素; born 21 November 1987), is an English-born Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays for China League One club Jiangxi Beidamen. He also plays for the Hong Kong national team.

Club career[]

In 2008, Russell signed his first contract as a professional footballer for Happy Valley, which played in Hong Kong First Division. After returning to the UK, Russell joined Mossley in the NPL First Division North and found employment with sportswear giants Adidas. In his debut season with the club he would represent them 46 times and score two goals.[2] He joined Chorley in 2010 when manager Garry Flitcroft took over. For the 2013–14 season, Russell chose AFC Fylde after being convinced by manager Dave Challinor.[3] He helped the club retain the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy by beating Chorley 4–1 with one goal and one assist.[4]

In July 2014, Russell announced on his Twitter account that he had signed for Hong Kong Premier League club South China for the 2014–15 season.[5]

On 7 January 2017, Russell left South China for Malaysian Super League club Penang after signing a one-year contract with the club.[6] In May 2017, Russell's contract with Penang was terminated due to poor performances.[7]

On 27 February 2018, Russell left Tai Po, where he had played the previous half-year, for China League One club Liaoning Whowin at a six figure fee, where he could play as a native player.[8][9]

On 25 February 2019, Russell signed with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.[10]

On 16 July 2020, Russell joined China League One club Jiangxi Liansheng on loan.[11]

In April 2021, Russell joined Jiangxi Beidamen.

International career[]

On 14 March 2016, Russell received his first call-up for Hong Kong in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Qatar on 24 March 2016. He made his international debut in a 2–0 loss to Qatar.[12]

Personal life[]

Russell was born in Southampton, England and moved to Hong Kong with his parents when he was 18 months old. He returned to England to attend the University of Manchester.[3]

Russell married his wife Helen in 2018. The couple has a son named Zachary.

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of 7 December 2021.[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
South China 2014–15 Hong Kong Premier League 10 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 3[a] 1 17 3
2015–16 12 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 8[b] 0 26 1
2016–17 4 0 0 0 – – 1[c] 0 5 0
Total 26 2 2 0 8 1 0 0 12 1 48 4
Pulau Pinang 2017 Malaysia Super League 8 0 2 0 – – – 10 0
Tai Po 2017–18 Hong Kong Premier League 11 0 0 0 – – 3[d] 1 14 1
Liaoning Whowin 2018 China League One 27 4 0 0 – – – 27 4
Hebei China Fortune 2019 Chinese Super League 6 0 0 0 – – – 6 0
Jiangxi Liansheng (loan) 2020 China League One 14 1 0 0 – – 2[e] 0 16 1
Jiangxi Beidamen 2021 28 2 0 0 – – 0 0 28 2
Career total 120 9 4 0 8 1 0 0 17 2 149 12
  1. ^ One appearance and one goal in Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield, Two appearances in 2014–15 Hong Kong Season Play-off
  2. ^ Two appearances in Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield, One appearance in 2015–16 Hong Kong Season Play-off, Five appearances in Hong Kong Sapling Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield
  4. ^ One appearance in Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield, Two appearances and one goal in Hong Kong Sapling Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in China League One relegation play-offs

International[]

As of 19 November 2019.
National team Year Apps Goals
Hong Kong 2016 6 0
2017 2 0
2018 6 0
2019 6 0
Total 20 0

References[]

  1. ^ 【港將衝中超】港足中堅羅素加盟中超河北華夏幸福　與馬斯真蘭奴及拿維斯做隊友 Ming Pao 25 February 2019
  2. ^ "* Radcliffe to Ryder*". mossleyweb.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b "BIG INTERVIEW: Andy Russell". Lancashire Evening Post. 27 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Chorley lose Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy final to holders AFC Fylde". Lancashire Telegraph. 18 March 2014.
  5. ^ "South China announcement". twitter. 16 July 2014.
  6. ^ (in Chinese)"羅素闖檳城心繫港隊". Oriental Daily. 7 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Penang on a mission to find replacements for Ferreira and Russell". Goal.com. 15 May 2017.
  8. ^ "和富大埔中堅羅素將加盟中甲球隊遼寧宏運。". （Tai Po Football Club's official fans club. Facebook. Retrieved 27 February 2018. (in Chinese)
  9. ^ Gao, Si Kei; Chan, Chun Yiu. "羅素北上加盟遼寧宏運 李志堅：香港足球無法提供的條件". HK01. Retrieved 28 February 2018. (in Chinese)
  10. ^ "中国香港籍球员安德鲁·罗素加盟华夏". sports.sina.com. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  11. ^ "中甲新军宣布港脚正式加盟 去年代表华夏出战6场". Sina. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.(in Chinese)
  12. ^ "FIFA". Archived from the original on 22 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Andy Russell". National-football-teams.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.

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