Antwan Russell


Antwan Russell is a Bermudian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paget Lions.

Club career

Russell began his career with PHC Zebras, before moving to Dandy Town Hornets he also had stints with Robin Hood and Somerset Eagles in the Bermudian Premier Division before joining the Bermuda Hogges in the USL Second Division in 2009. He also moved to Southampton Rangers in the local league in 2009.
Russell was involved in a serious controversy in August 2012 when boy hood club PHC Zebras attempted to block his transfer to newly promoted club Robin Hood FC. In April 2013, he moved to English Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston.

International career

Russell made his debut for Bermuda in an October 2011 World Cup qualification match against Trinidad and Tobago and has, as of November 2015, earned a total of eight caps, scoring five goals. He has represented his country in three FIFA World Cup qualification matches.

Personal life

Antwan's brother Tokia Russell also played for Bermuda.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
17 October 2011Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda1–02–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
27 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti1–11–22012 Caribbean Cup qualification
39 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti1–01–32012 Caribbean Cup qualification
411 September 2012Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti4–08–02012 Caribbean Cup qualification
514 July 2013Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda2–03–02013 Island Games
615 July 2013Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda1–08–02013 Island Games
78 March 2015Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda1–02–0Friendly

Honours

Bermuda