Andrew James Russell (; born 21 November 1987) is a former professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Hong Kong First Division club Hoi King. Born in England, he played for the Hong Kong national football team from 2016 to 2023.
Club career In 2008, Russell signed his first contract as a professional footballer for Happy Valley, which played in the Hong Kong First Division. After returning to the UK, Russell joined Mossley in the Northern Premier League Division One North and found employment with Adidas. In his debut season with the club, he represented them 46 times and scored two goals. He joined Chorley in 2010 when manager Garry Flitcroft took over. For the 2013–14 season, Russell chose to join 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.
In July 2014, Russell signed for Hong Kong Premier League club South China.
On 7 January 2017, Russell left South China for Malaysia Super League club Penang after signing a one-year contract with the club. In May 2017, Russell's contract with Penang was terminated due to poor performances.
On 27 February 2018, Russell left Tai Po, where he had played for the past half-year, for China League One club Liaoning Whowin at a six-figure fee, where he could play as a native player.
On 25 February 2019, Russell signed with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.
On 16 July 2020, Russell joined China League One club Jiangxi Liansheng on loan.
On 2 May 2022, Russell joined Sichuan Jiuniu.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 Sohu 2 May 2022
On 8 February 2023, Russell returned to Hong Kong and joined Kitchee.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 HK01 8 February 2023
On 31 July 2024, Russell returned to HKFC.港超聯 港會開操！前港腳羅素「愛回家」 on.cc 31 July 2024
International career On 14 March 2016, Russell received his first call-up for Hong Kong in preparation for a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Qatar on 24 March 2016. He made his international debut in a 2–0 loss to Qatar.
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.
Russell married his wife Helen in 2018. The couple has a son named Zachary.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouth China2014–15Hong Kong Premier League102202000311732015–16120006100802612016–174000––1050Total262208100121484Pulau Pinang2017Malaysia Super League8020–––100Tai Po2017–18Hong Kong Premier League11000––31141Liaoning Whowin2018China League One27400–––274Hebei China Fortune2019Chinese Super League6000–––60Jiangxi Liansheng (loan)2020China League One14100––20161Jiangxi Beidamen202128200––00282Sichuan Jiuniu202219000––00190Kitchee2022–23Hong Kong Premier League6120––211022023–2415110–50114325Total212300050135427 Career total16011701310030721019
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsHong Kong201660201720201860201960202000202100202200202320Total220
#DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition124 March 2016Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar0–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification23 June 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar2–22016 AYA Bank Cup36 June 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar0–32016 AYA Bank Cup46 October 2016Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia2–0Friendly511 October 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong2–0Friendly66 November 2016Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong3–2EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2017 Round 279 November 2017Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–2Friendly814 November 2017Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–12019 AFC Asian Cup qualification927 March 2018Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea0–22019 AFC Asian Cup qualification1011 October 2018Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–1Friendly1116 October 2018Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Indonesia1–1Friendly1211 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan2–12019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 21313 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan0–02019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 21416 November 2018Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan1–52019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Round 21511 June 2019Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–2Friendly165 September 2019Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification1710 September 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification1810 October 2019Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq0–22022 FIFA World Cup qualification1914 November 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification2019 November 2019Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification217 September 2023National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–1Friendly2217 October 2023Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan0–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Kitchee Hong Kong Premier League: 2022–23 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield: 2022–23, 2023–24 Hong Kong FA Cup: 2022–23 HKPLC Cup: 2023–24
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