Antwan Russell

Antwan Russell (born 6 November 1986) is a Bermudian footballer who currently plays for Robin Hood.

Antwan Russell
Personal information
Full name Antwan Russell
Date of birth (1986-11-06) 6 November 1986
Place of birth Hamilton, Bermuda
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Robin Hood
Youth career
PHC Zebras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 PHC Zebras
2008–2009 Dandy Town Hornets
2009–2012 Bermuda Hogges 32 (5)
2009–2010 Southampton Rangers
2011–2012 PHC Zebras
2013–2014 Ilkeston
2014– Robin Hood
National team‡
2011– Bermuda 11 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 March 2014
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 May 2017

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

He 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 8 caps, scoring 5 goals. He has represented his country in 3 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[5]

International goals
Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first.[6]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.7 October 2011Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda Trinidad and Tobago1–02–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.7 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Puerto Rico1–11–22012 Caribbean Cup qualification
3.9 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Haiti1–01–32012 Caribbean Cup qualification
4.11 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti Saint Martin4–08–02012 Caribbean Cup qualification
5.14 July 2013Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda Greenland2–03–02013 Island Games
6.15 July 2013Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda Falkland Islands1–08–02013 Island Games
7.8 March 2015Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda Grenada1–02–0Friendly

Personal life

Antwan's brother Tokia Russell[7] also played for Bermuda.

References
  1. 2009 Hogges roster Archived 2014-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Eagles snap up striker Russell - Bermuda Sun
  4. Striker Russell signs for Ilkeston - Royal Gazette
  5. Antwan Russell – FIFA competition record
  6. "Russel, Antwan". National Football Teams. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  7. Team carry hopes of league on their shoulders - Royal Gazette


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