22 Facts About Russell Anderson

Russell Anderson was born on 25 October 1978 and is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Russell Anderson played in the Scottish Premier League for Aberdeen, the Premier League for Sunderland, and the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Burnley and Derby County.

In 2006, Russell Anderson celebrated ten years at the club with a testimonial match against Everton, a match where the Aberdeen fans showed their respect for his considerable ability and loyalty, with 12,000 fans attending the match.

Russell Anderson made his first appearance for Sunderland in a friendly match against Italian side Juventus on 4 August 2007.

Russell Anderson came on as a substitute at the Stadium of Light with fifteen minutes of the match remaining.

Russell Anderson went on to play in all 14 of Plymouth's final league games of the season during his spell at the club.

Russell Anderson played four consecutive league games for Burnley, but in his fifth game for the club, a League Cup tie against Fulham on 23 September 2008, he suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season.

However, Hibernian said they had no interest in signing Russell Anderson, giving Derby County an advantage to win the race.

Reports of Russell Anderson leaving were confirmed on 14 January 2010, as Sunderland released him from his contract.

Russell Anderson suffered a hamstring injury soon after which ruled him out for another three months before picking up a calf injury in his rehabilitation to rule him out until mid-February 2011.

Russell Anderson started the season in Derby's first team but was injured 35 minutes into the first game and missed the first month of the season.

Russell Anderson signed for Aberdeen for a second time in January 2012 and was appointed as captain of the team.

Russell Anderson stated his aim to help the club reach a final for the first time in thirteen years.

Russell Anderson said he was happy at signing a contract extension and delaying his retirement.

Russell Anderson himself came very close to scoring in the match, hitting the post with a volley.

Russell Anderson reacted on Aberdeen winning the Scottish League Cup as an "incredible feeling".

On 15 May 2014, Russell Anderson signed a new one-year contract with Aberdeen.

Russell Anderson appeared and captained five out of the six for Aberdeen's Europa League matches.

Russell Anderson played for the Scotland national side on eleven occasions and was both a youth and under-21 international.

Russell Anderson won his first cap against Iceland in October 2002, coming on as a late substitute.

Russell Anderson went on to win 11 full caps in total, making his last international appearance in March 2008.

Russell Anderson won the SPL player of the month award in November 2006.