Ross Sinclair (born 7 May 2001) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for St. Mirren, on loan from club St Johnstone.
Early life Sinclair is from Scone and attended Perth Academy. He joined the football academy at St Johnstone when he was 12 years-old.
Club career Sinclair played on loan at Brechin City F.C. and Cowdenbeath F.C. in the Scottish League Two. He signed a three-year professional contract with St Johnstone in May 2021. Sinclair joined Montrose F.C. in Scottish League One on loan in July 2022.
Sinclair made his Scottish Premiership debut for St Johnstone in May 2023 against Ross County. He then played the next game against Livingston F.C. and kept a clean sheet. He received praise from on-loan goalkeeper Remi Matthews for his performances.
Sinclair started two matches for St Johnstone in the Scottish League Cup at the start of the 2023–24 season, but suffered a double break of his arm and an elbow dislocation in a behind closed doors friendly in August 2023, which had to be operated on. He returned at the start of the 2024–25 season, competing for the starting position with new signing Josh Rae.
Sinclair joined St Mirren on an emergency loan in April 2026, making his debut for the club on 25 April 2026 against Livingston in the Premiership.
Style of play Former St Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus has praised Sinclair for his ability to play out from the back with his feet.
International career Sinclair was called up to represent Scotland at under-21 level in September 2021. That month, he made his debut for the Scotland U-21 team against Turkey U-21.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Johnstone U202017–18———10102018–19———10102021–22———1010Total———3030St Johnstone2019–20Scottish Premiership000000—002020–21Scottish Premiership000000—002021–22Scottish Premiership00000000002022–23Scottish Premiership200000—202023–24Scottish Premiership000020—202024–25Scottish Premiership1100000—1102025–26Scottish Championship0000000000Total130002000150Brechin City (loan)2019–20Scottish League Two6000101080Cowdenbeath (loan)2020–21Scottish League Two400040—80Montrose (loan)2022–23Scottish League One190000010200Career total420007050540
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