Antwan Russell Explained

Antwan Russell
Birth Date:6 November 1986
Birth Place:Hamilton, Bermuda
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Paget Lions
Youthclubs1:PHC Zebras
Years1:2007–2008
Clubs1:PHC Zebras
Years2:2008–2009
Years3:2009–2012
Caps3:32
Goals3:5
Years4:2009–2010
Years5:2011–2012
Years6:2013–2014
Caps6:18
Goals6:4
Years7:2014–2021
Clubs7:Robin Hood
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:PHC Zebras
Years9:2022–
Clubs9:Paget Lions
Nationalyears1:2011–2015
Nationalteam1:Bermuda
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:7
Club-Update:12 March 2014

Antwan Russell (born 6 November 1986) is a Bermudian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paget Lions.

Club career

Russell began his career with PHC Zebras, before moving to Dandy Town Hornets he also had stints with Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles in the Bermudian Premier Division before joining the Bermuda Hogges in the USL Second Division in 2009.[1] He also moved to Southampton Rangers in the local league in 2009.[2]

Russell was involved in a serious controversy in August 2012 when boy hood club PHC Zebras attempted to block his transfer to newly promoted club Robin Hood FC.[3] In April 2013, he moved to English Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston.[4]

International career

Russell made his debut for Bermuda in an October 2011 World Cup qualification match against Trinidad and Tobago and has, as of November 2015, earned a total of eight caps, scoring five goals. He has represented his country in three FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Personal life

Antwan's brother Tokia Russell[5] also played for Bermuda.

Career statistics

Club

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SeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ilkeston2012–13[6] Northern Premier League Premier Division63001073
2013–14[7] [8] Northern Premier League Premier Division1210020141
Total1840030214
Career total1840030214

International

Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Russell goal.

List of international goals scored by Antwan Russell[9]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 7 October 2011 1–0 2–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 7 September 2012 1–1 1–2 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification
3 9 September 2012 Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti 1–0 1–3 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification
4 11 September 2012 Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti 4–0 8–0 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification
5 14 July 2013 Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda 2–0 3–0 2013 Island Games
6 15 July 2013 Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda 1–0 8–0 2013 Island Games
7 8 March 2015 Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda 1–0 2–0 Friendly

Notes and References

  1. http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/6188091.html#STATS 2009 Hogges roster
  2. http://www.bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/Eagles-snap-up-striker-Russell/8/203/42410 Eagles snap up striker Russell
  3. Web site: Antwan Russell's name not on release list.
  4. http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/SPORT01/705169865 Striker Russell signs for Ilkeston
  5. http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20151203/SPORT01/151209910 Team carry hopes of league on their shoulders
  6. Web site: 2012/13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302140125/http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/index.php?p=1_281_2012-13 . 2 March 2016 . www.ilsonfootball.co.uk.
  7. Web site: 2013/14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302135206/http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/index.php?p=1_282_2013-14 . 2 March 2016 . www.ilsonfootball.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Home . https://web.archive.org/web/20160221044310/http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/ . 21 February 2016 . www.ilsonfootball.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Russel, Antwan. National Football Teams. 21 May 2017.