Tate Russell
13 DefenderGrowing up in Wollongong, Tate Russell started playing football in 2003 for local side Wollongong Olympic Junior FC, spending five years with the side before inclusion in Football NSW’s Project 22 in 2008.
The defender joined the Illawarra Skills Acquisition Program in 2010 before a four year stint with South Coast Wolves saw Tate win state titles in 2013 & 2014.
A defender with pace to burn, Russell was a train-on for the Wanderers’ Foxtel National Youth League team for the 2015/16 season and made his debut against Newcastle Jets in Round 11.
Russell joined the Wanderers Academy following the conclusion of the NYL season in 2016.
The youngster had a break out Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season, debuting for the Wanderers against Melbourne Victory in Round 11. He played 12 games and started in 11.
Touted as one of the players of the future, Russell signed a one-year contract extension for the 2019/20 season.
Russell went on to make 15 appearances the following season and went on to further secure his future at the Wanderers re-signing for an additional two seasons.
The 2020/21 season saw Russell solidify his place as the Red & Black’s starting right-back, featuring in 22 matches and scoring one goal.
Height
-Weight
-Age
24Born
-16
Games Played
739
Time Played
9
Starts
4
Substitute Off
26
Total Clearances
-
Blocks
9
Interceptions
Tackles
53.8%
Success Rate
Duels
46.7%
Success Rate
Areial Dual
34.8%
Success Rate
Passes
80.6%
Success Rate
372
Total passes
300
Successful passes
23
Passes per 90 mins
Long passes
53%
Success Rate
29.3%
Forward
41.4%
Left
3.0%
Right
26.3%
Backward
42.7%
Opp half
39.8%
Own half
3
Topic
7
Succ. crosses
-
Assists
9
Key Passes
Total Shots
8
Shots on target
4
Goals scored
1
12.50%
Conversion rate
739
Min per goals
-
Left foot goals
1
Right foot goals
-
Headed goals
-
Other
1
Goal inside the box
-
Goal outside the box
0
Direct free kick goals
4
Fouls won
6
Foul conceded
-
Yellow cards
1
Red cards