Scotland Women’s football great Jane Ross has taken the decision to retire from football at the end of this season.
Scotland Women’s football great and Rangers striker Jane Ross will retire from football at the end of this season.
With 62 goals from 151 games since her debut in 2009, the 35-year-old Rangers striker is ranked second on the all-time list of Scotland women’s goal scorers and fourth in terms of caps.
Ross has played for six clubs in three different nations over the course of 19 seasons, winning numerous domestic titles with teams like Manchester City, Rangers, and Glasgow City.
“I’ve loved my career, I’ve loved what I’ve done and it’s been a dream come true to have achieved what I have,” the striker said.
“But the timing’s right and I’m excited for the future and what comes next.”
Before spending two years at Vittsjo GIK in Sweden, Ross began her illustrious career at the club level with Glasgow City, where she scored over 100 goals and won three league titles and three cups.
After stints with West Ham and Manchester United, she was transferred to Manchester City, where she won the Women’s Super League, FA Cup and League Cup.
The forward, who has won four league titles and four cups with Rangers, returned to Scotland in 2021.
With Rangers competing for the SWPL title and the Scottish Cup final, Ross might increase that total before she retires.
When Rangers play Ross’ old team Glasgow City on May 25, the striker’s hat-trick in last month’s semi-final victory against Aberdeen sets up a possible last career meeting at Hampden.
Ross scored 62 goals for Scotland, but her header against Albania will go down in history as the game that guaranteed Scotland’s spot at the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
“It’s been such an incredible honour to play for Scotland, and the memories I have throughout the years will be memories I treasure forever,” she added in reference to her international experience.
Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta hailed Ross’ “fantastic career” and added: “What a legacy to leave behind. Jane has given so much to the game and the imprint that she leaves on the Scotland women’s national team is undeniable – a true inspiration.”
Meanwhile, Rangers boss Jo Potter said: “There is still so much to achieve together and hopefully as a club we can give Jane the send-off she deserves.”