Ross Sinclair (footballer)

Ross Sinclair (born 7 May 2001) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club St Johnstone.

Early life
Sinclair is from Scone and attended Perth Academy. He joined the football academy at St Johnstone when he was 12 years-old.

Career
Sinclair played on loan at Brechin City F.C. and Cowdenbeath F.C. in the Scottish League Two. He signed a three-year professional contract with St Johnstone in May 2021. Sinclair joined Montrose F.C. in Scottish League One on loan in July 2022.

Sinclair made his Scottish Premiership debut for St Johnstone in May 2023 against Ross County. He then played the next game against Livingstone F.C. and kept a clean sheet. He received praise from on-loan goalkeeper Remi Matthews for his performances.

Sinclair started two matches for St Johnstone in the Scottish League Cup at the start of the 2023-2024 season, but suffered a double break of his arm and an elbow dislocation in a behind closed doors friendly in August 2023, which had to be operated on.

Style of play
Former St Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus for his ability to play out from the back with his feet.

International career
Sinclair was called up to represent Scotland at under-21 level in September 2021. That month, he made his debut for the Scotland U-21 team against Turkey U-21.