Steven Ross (footballer)

For other people named Steve Ross, see Steve Ross (disambiguation).

Steven Ross

Personal information
Date of birth	(1993-08-29) 29 August 1993 (age 32) [1]
Place of birth	Inverness, Scotland [1]
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Buckie Thistle
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2015	Ross County	25	(1)
2011	→ Brora Rangers (loan)
2012	→ Forres Mechanics (loan)
2014	→ Brora Rangers (loan)
2015–2016	Dumbarton	5	(0)
2016	Elgin City	13	(0)
2016–2017	Brora Rangers
2017–	Buckie Thistle
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 2017

Steven Ross (born 29 August 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Buckie Thistle as a striker.

Career

Ross County

A member of Ross County's youth squad, Ross was sent out on loan during the 2011–12 season to Highland Football League sides Brora Rangers ^[2] and Forres Mechanics to gain first team experience. ^[3] On his return from his loans he signed a one-year contract extension, extending his stay until May 2013. ^[4]

On 29 September 2012, he made his first team debut, coming on as an 87th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against St Mirren, replacing Iain Vigurs in a 5–4 defeat. ^[5] His first start came on 20 October, in a 3–2 win over Hibernian. ^{[6] [7]} Ross scored his first goal in senior football on 3 November 2012, in a 2–1 win against Aberdeen. ^[8]

On 31 January 2014, Ross returned for a second loan spell at Brora Rangers. ^[9]

He joined Dumbarton on 26 August 2015 ^[10] He was allowed to leave the club at the end of his short-term deal after travelling became an issue. ^[11]

Highland League

On 21 September 2016, Ross signed for Highland League club Brora Rangers on a one-year contract.^{[ citation needed ]} Despite scoring 24 goals in the 2016–17 season, he left the club for Buckie Thistle in June 2017. ^[12]

Career statistics

As of 17 March 2015 ^{[13] [14]}

Club statistics

Club	Season	League		League Cup		Scottish Cup		Other		Total
		App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
Ross County	2011–12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2012–13	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	1
	2013–14	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
	2014–15	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Total		25	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	1

Personal life

His brother Ryan Ross is also a footballer with Ross County. ^[15]

References

1. "Steven Ross player profile". Ross County F.C. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
2. "County send Ross out to gain experience". scottishfootballleague.com. 2 August 2011. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
3. "Mechanics strengthen with loan signing from Ross County". local.stv.tv. STV. 1 February 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
4. "oss County sign young trio as thoughts turn to Premier League". The Herald. Glasgow. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
5. "St Mirren 5 –4 Ross County". BBC Sport. 29 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
6. "Ross County 3 – 2 Hibernian". BBC Sport. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
7. "Ross County manager Derek Adams pleased to end winless run". BBC Sport. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
8. "Steven Ross has a big future, says County boss Derek Adams". BBC Sport. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
9. "Ross becomes a Red Again". brorarangersf.co.uk. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
10. "Dumbarton Football Club - SIGNING NEWS : STRIKER ADDED TO SQUAD".
11. "Dumbarton Football Club - GAFFER AITKEN IS BUSY".
12. Edwards, Dave. "Buckie sign up former Ross County striker on 12-month deal". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
13. "Steven Ross". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
14. "Steven Ross". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
15. "CAPITAL DOUBLE FOR COUNTY AS UNDER 20S TAKE ON HEARTS". Ross County . Retrieved 20 October 2012.