Callum Ross
Callum Ross (born 15 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Shields. Career. Early career. Ross started his football career with local side Cramlington Juniors. After a spell training with both Newcastle United and Sunderland, he signed for the latter, spending three years with the club before returning to Cramlington. He then attended Monkseaton High School before accepting an offer to study at Wingate University. College. Ross played four years of college soccer at Wingate University between 2013 and 2016, although Ross missed the majority of the 2014 season due to  injury. Ross helped guide Wingate University to its first ever division 2 national title in 2016. Professional career. Ross signed with United Soccer League club Charlotte Independence 21 February 2017. He made his professional debut on 1 April 2017, starting in a 2–0 loss to Charleston Battery. Ross signed with OKC Energy FC on 2 January 2018 for the 2018 season. He returned to England and signed for South Shields in January 2020.