Russell Nigel Latapy CM was born on 2 August 1968 and is a Trinidadian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, and is currently the assistant coach of Macarthur.
14 Facts About Russell Latapy
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When he was 19 years old, Russell Latapy had an opportunity to attend Florida International University, but he chose to continue with his football career.
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In 1990, aged 22, after playing in his country and in Jamaica, Russell Latapy moved to Portugal and signed for Academica de Coimbra, playing four years in the second division.
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Russell Latapy credited coach Vitor Manuel as one of the coaches he admired the most.
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In summer of 1996, Russell Latapy signed with city neighbours Boavista FC.
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Russell Latapy quickly became a fan favourite at his new club and earned numerous team accolades, including two Player of the Year awards and a Scottish Division 1 Player of the Year award; he contributed with six goals in twenty-three games in an eventual promotion to the Premier League, as champions.
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Russell Latapy received another individual award in 2006, this time the SPL 'Player of the Month' for August.
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Russell Latapy was inducted into the 'Falkirk Hall of Fame' on 29 November 2008.
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Russell Latapy became assistant to Trinidad and Tobago manager Francisco Maturana and, following the Colombian's resignation in April 2009, was appointed his successor.
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In January 2014, Russell Latapy was working as an assistant coach for former club Boavista.
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Russell Latapy then linked up again with John Hughes, becoming his assistant at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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Russell Latapy left the club in July 2015, as he sought to become a manager in his own right.
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On 2 January 2017, Russell Latapy became an assistant coach of the Soca Warriors where he worked along with its head coach Tom Saintfiet at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
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On 1 April 2019, Russell Latapy became manager of the Barbados national team on a two-year contract.