Ross Laidlaw, born on the 12th of July 1992 (aged 32) in Scotland, serves as a goalkeeper for Ross County, wearing the number 1 jersey. Standing at an imposing 6ft 4in (1.94m) and weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg), he presents a formidable presence between the sticks. His market value currently stands at around £320k, a figure sourced from the esteemed Transfermarkt. Laidlaw is currently contracted to Ross County until the 31st of May 2026, which leaves a generous one year and eight months on his existing deal.
Laidlaw's senior career started in July 2010 when he joined Raith Rovers in the Scottish Championship. His first season, 2011 - 2012, saw him make two first team appearances in league matches, a number that gradually increased to a career high of thirteen league appearances in the 2013 - 2014 season. In January of 2015, Laidlaw ventured south for a loan spell with League Two side Elgin City, where he made an impressive 15 first team appearances.
Upon the conclusion of his loan spell in July 2015, Laidlaw returned to Raith Rovers, continuing his respectable form. However, in July 2016, he bid farewell to the Championship side and advanced to the Premiership, signing with Hibernian. His tenure there stretched over three seasons, making a total of 19 first team appearances.
In January 2019, Laidlaw embarked on another loan expedition, this time landing at Premiership compatriot Dundee United. However, his foray was short-lived, and by July 2019, it was with Ross County, Laidlaw plied his trade. His time here has proven the most fruitful so far, seeing him accumulate a notable 133 first team appearances over five seasons.
In addition to his league duties, he has also been a reliable asset in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 season for Ross County, making three starts, as well as two starts in Prem. Play-offs 2023 - 2024 season.
