Ross Jeivon Russell Jr (born 9 January 1992) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for the club La Horquetta Rangers and the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
Russel debuted for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in a 1âÂÂ1 CONCACAF Nations League tie with Martinique on 6 September 2019. He was called up to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Ross is the son of the Trinidadian football manager and former goalkeeper of the same name, Ross Roy Russell. Ross was in jail for 2 years as he awaited charges for the murder of former Diego Martin resident Selwyn Gaff, who died of a gunshot wound. Ross was charged with murder, possession of arms, and shooting with intent to do bodily harm. He was cleared of charges and released on 20 August 2018.
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