Ross Alexander Munro (born 1 April 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Dundalk having previously played for Ross County, from whom he spent time on loan at all of Brora Rangers, Raith Rovers, Cowdenbeath and Annan Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ross Alexander Munro[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Inverness, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dundalk | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nairn County | |||
| –2017 | Ross County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2024 | Ross County | 2 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Brora Rangers (loan) | ||
| 2019–2020 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Cowdenbeath (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Annan Athletic (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Dundalk | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:49, 16 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Inverness,[2] Munro grew up in Nairn.[3] He signed for Ross County at under-15 level after playing for Nairn County.[4] In January 2017, Munro signed a one month development loan with Highland League side Brora Rangers. On 2 February 2017, it was announced that Munro had extended his loan until the end of the season.[5]
On 17 May 2018, it was announced that Munro and three other youth players had signed their first senior professional contracts with Ross County.[6] Munro made his debut for Ross County in the Scottish Challenge Cup against Heart of Midlothian Colts in August 2018 which County won 2-1.[7] He went on to play in every round of the Challenge Cup, including the final as Ross County lifted the trophy beating Connah's Quay Nomads 3–1.[8][9]
In June 2019, Munro moved on loan to Scottish League One club Raith Rovers until January 2020.[8]
Munro joined Scottish League Two club Cowdenbeath on a 7-day emergency loan on 11 December 2020,[10] and had a loan spell at Annan Athletic later that season.[4] He signed a new one-year contract at the club in June 2021.[4]
In March 2022, Munro signed a new one-year contract with the club.[11]
In January 2024, Munro joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk on a permanent deal.[12]
International career
editIn October 2018, Munro was called up to the Scotland national under-21 side for a fixture against Ukraine.[13]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 13 September 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ross County | 2018–19[14] | Scottish Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019–20[15] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21[16] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22[17] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23[18] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24[19] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Raith Rovers (loan) | 2019–20[15] | Scottish League One | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cowdenbeath (loan) | 2020–21[16] | Scottish League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Annan Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[16] | Scottish League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dundalk | 2024[20] | LOI Premier Division | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2[b] | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Career total | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 53 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup
Honours
edit- Ross County
- Raith Rovers
References
edit- ^ Statutory registers - Births - Search results, ScotlandsPeople
- ^ a b "R. Munro: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ Skinner, Andy (13 September 2018). "Ross County goalkeeper Ross Munro on Scotland under-19s radar". Press and Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ a b c Clark, WIll (20 June 2021). "Nairn goalkeeper grateful to remain professional footballer at Ross County". Ross-shire Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Ross Munro extends Development Loan at Brora Rangers". Ross County FC. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "SIGNING NEWS Four Development Squad regulars sign professional contracts with the Staggies". Ross County FC. 17 May 2018. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Holders Caley Thistle out, but Staggies progress in IRN-BRU Cup". Press and Journal. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b Henderson, Andrew (24 June 2019). "Munro leaves Ross County on loan". Ross-shire Journal. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Ross County lifted the Challenge Cup for a third time". BBC Sport. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ Clark, Will (11 December 2020). "Ross County goalkeeper answers emergency call from Cowdenbeath". Ross-shire Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ Skinner, Andy (8 March 2022). "Ross Munro signs new one-year deal with Ross County". Press and Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "NEW SIGNING: ROSS MUNRO". www.dundalkfc.com. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Durent, Jamie (20 November 2018). "Ross County youngster Ross Munro targets more Scotland under-21 experiences after maiden call-up". Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ross Munro in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Ross Munro in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Ross Munro in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Ross Munro in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Ross Munro in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Ross Munro in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Scotland - R. Munro - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
- ^ "Ross County Secure title and promotion". BBC. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Raith Rovers crowned League One champions". Fife today. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
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