Callum Ross

Callum Ross (born 15 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Shields.

Callum Ross
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-09-15) 15 September 1994
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Club information
Current team
 South Shields
Youth career
0000–2004 Cramlington Juniors
2004–2007 Sunderland
2007–2010 Cramlington Juniors
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Wingate Bulldogs 58 (15)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Charlotte Independence 30 (1)
2018–2019 Oklahoma City Energy 65 (2)
2020– South Shields 28 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:23, 7 May 2020 (UTC)

Career

Early career

Ross started his football career with local side Cramlington Juniors. After a spell training with both Newcastle United and Sunderland, he signed for the latter, spending three years with the club before returning to Cramlington. He then attended Monkseaton High School before accepting an offer to study at Wingate University.[2]

College

Ross played four years of college soccer at Wingate University between 2013 and 2016, although Ross missed the majority of the 2014 season due to injury. Ross helped guide Wingate University to its first ever division 2 national title in 2016.[3]

Professional career

Ross signed with United Soccer League club Charlotte Independence 21 February 2017.[4] He made his professional debut on 1 April 2017, starting in a 2–0 loss to Charleston Battery.[5]

Ross signed with OKC Energy FC on 2 January 2018 for the 2018 season.[6]

He returned to England and signed for South Shields in January 2020.[7]

References
  1. "Callum Ross". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. "Callum Ross: The Geordie midfielder not afraid to take a gamble". English Players Abroad. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  3. "Callum Ross - 2016".
  4. "Independence Sign Former Wingate Standout Ross". www.uslsoccer.com. 21 February 2017.
  5. "Charlotte Independence vs Charleston Battery". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  6. "CALLUM ROSS ADDED TO ENERGY FC ROSTER". OKC Energy FC. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  7. "Callum Ross joins South Shields". South Shields F.C. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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