Andy Russell (footballer, born 1987) explained

Andy Russell
Fullname:Andrew James Russell
Birth Date:1987 11, df=y
Birth Place:Southampton, England
Height:1.91 m[1]
Position:Centre back, forward
Currentclub:HKFC
Youthyears1:2003–2005
Youthclubs1:HKFC
Years1:2008–2009
Clubs1:Happy Valley
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Mossley
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Chorley
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:AFC Fylde
Years5:2014–2016
Clubs5:South China
Caps5:26
Goals5:2
Years6:2017
Clubs6:Penang
Caps6:8
Goals6:0
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:Tai Po
Caps7:11
Goals7:0
Years8:2018
Clubs8:Liaoning Whowin
Caps8:27
Goals8:4
Years9:2019–2020
Clubs9:Hebei China Fortune
Caps9:6
Goals9:0
Years10:2020
Clubs10:Jiangxi Liansheng (loan)
Caps10:16
Goals10:1
Years11:2021
Clubs11:Jiangxi Beidamen
Caps11:28
Goals11:2
Years12:2022
Clubs12:Sichuan Jiuniu
Caps12:19
Goals12:0
Years13:2023–2024
Clubs13:Kitchee
Caps13:21
Goals13:2
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:HKFC
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Nationalyears1:2016–2023
Nationalteam1:Hong Kong
Nationalcaps1:22
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:31 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:17 October 2019

Andrew James Russell (; born 21 November 1987) is an English-born Hong Kong professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Hong Kong Premier League club HKFC.

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 represented them 46 times and scored 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. He helped the club retain the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy by beating Chorley 4–1 with one goal and one assist.[3]

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.[4]

On 7 January 2017, Russell left South China for Malaysian Super League club Penang after signing a one-year contract with the club.[5] In May 2017, Russell's contract with Penang was terminated due to poor performances.[6]

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.[7] [8]

On 25 February 2019, Russell signed with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.[9]

On 16 July 2020, Russell joined China League One club Jiangxi Liansheng on loan.[10]

In April 2021, Russell joined Jiangxi Beidamen.

On 2 May 2022, Russell joined Sichuan Jiuniu.[11]

On 8 February 2023, Russell returned to Hong Kong and joined Kitchee.[12]

On 31 July 2024, Russell returned to HKFC.[13]

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.[14]

On 6 November 2023, Russell announced his retirement from international football to focus more on his club career with Kitchee and family commitments.

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.[15]

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

Career statistics

Club

[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
South China2014–15Hong Kong Premier League10220200031173
2015–1612000610080261
2016–1740001050
Total262208100121484
Pulau Pinang2017Malaysia Super League8020100
Tai Po2017–18Hong Kong Premier League1100031141
Liaoning Whowin2018China League One27400274
Hebei China Fortune2019Chinese Super League600060
Jiangxi Liansheng (loan)2020China League One1410020161
Jiangxi Beidamen20212820000282
Sichuan Jiuniu20221900000190
Kitchee2022–23Hong Kong Premier League612021102
2023–241511050114325
Total212300050135427
Career total16011701310030721019

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Hong Kong201660
201720
201860
201960
202000
202100
202200
202320
Total220
DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition
124 March 2016Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar0–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
23 June 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar2–22016 AYA Bank Cup
36 June 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar0–32016 AYA Bank Cup
46 October 2016Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2–0Friendly
511 October 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong2–0Friendly
66 November 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong3–2EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017 Round 2
79 November 2017Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–2Friendly
814 November 2017Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–12019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
927 March 2018Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea0–22019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
1011 October 2018Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–1Friendly
1116 October 2018Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Indonesia1–1Friendly
1211 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan2–12019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 2
1313 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan0–02019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 2
1416 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan1–52019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 2
1511 June 2019Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–2Friendly
165 September 2019Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
1710 September 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
1810 October 2019Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq0–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification
1914 November 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2019 November 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
217 September 2023National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–1Friendly
2212 October 2023Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan4–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

Kitchee

2022–23

2022–23

Notes and References

  1. https://news.mingpao.com/ins/%E9%AB%94%E8%82%B2/article/20190225/s00006/1551107045863/%E3%80%90%E6%B8%AF%E5%B0%87%E8%A1%9D%E4%B8%AD%E8%B6%85%E3%80%91%E6%B8%AF%E8%B6%B3%E4%B8%AD%E5%A0%85%E7%BE%85%E7%B4%A0%E5%8A%A0%E7%9B%9F%E4%B8%AD%E8%B6%85%E6%B2%B3%E5%8C%97%E8%8F%AF%E5%A4%8F%E5%B9%B8%E7%A6%8F-%E8%88%87%E9%A6%AC%E6%96%AF%E7%9C%9F%E8%98%AD%E5%A5%B4%E5%8F%8A%E6%8B%BF%E7%B6%AD%E6%96%AF%E5%81%9A%E9%9A%8A%E5%8F%8B 【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
  2. Web site:
    • Radcliffe to Ryder*
    . mossleyweb.com. 2019-02-25.
  3. News: Chorley lose Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy final to holders AFC Fylde. 18 March 2014. Lancashire Telegraph.
  4. News: South China announcement. 16 July 2014. twitter.
  5. News: 羅素闖檳城心繫港隊. 7 January 2017. Oriental Daily.
  6. News: Penang on a mission to find replacements for Ferreira and Russell. 15 May 2017. Goal.com.
  7. Web site: 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. 27 February 2018.
  8. Web site: 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 . 28 February 2018.
  9. Web site: 中国香港籍球员安德鲁·罗素加盟华夏. sports.sina.com. 2019-02-25. 2019-02-25.
  10. Web site: 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 . 16 July 2020.
  11. https://www.sohu.com/a/543152486_463728 四川九牛官方:后卫安德鲁·罗素加盟 中超中甲累计出场77次
  12. https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E9%AB%94%E8%82%B2/864947/%E6%B8%AF%E8%B6%85%E8%81%AF-%E5%82%91%E5%BF%97%E5%86%8D%E6%B7%BB%E6%96%B0%E6%8F%B4-%E5%89%8D%E6%B8%AF%E8%B6%B3%E4%B8%AD%E5%A0%85%E7%BE%85%E7%B4%A0%E5%8A%A0%E7%9B%9F-%E5%8C%97%E4%B8%8A5%E5%B9%B4%E7%B5%82%E5%9B%9E%E6%B5%81 港超聯︱傑志再添新援 前港足中堅羅素加盟 北上5年終回流
  13. https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20240731/bkn-20240731114955345-0731_00882_001.html 港超聯 港會開操!前港腳羅素「愛回家」
  14. Web site: FIFA. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622223631/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=275171/match=300317414/index.html. dead. 22 June 2015.
  15. News: BIG INTERVIEW: Andy Russell. 27 July 2013. Lancashire Evening Post.
  16. News: Andy Russell . National-football-teams.com . 2019-02-25.