Ross Laidlaw

Ross Laidlaw (born 12 July 1992) is a Scottish footballer who most recently played as a goalkeeper for club Ross County. He has previously played for Raith Rovers, Elgin City, Hibernian and Dundee United.

Career Raith Rovers Laidlaw began his playing career for the Raith Rovers under-19 side. He progressed to the senior side and appeared on bench on two occasions during the 2010–11 season. Following the departure of Andrew McNeil he became the regular back-up goalkeeper to David McGurn.

However he suffered a setback, injuring his knee, with Raith having to sign Ludovic Roy as a temporary replacement.

On 22 January 2015, he joined Elgin City on loan. His last game for Elgin was in April 2015, a 5–4 defeat against Annan Athletic. He made his first appearance for Hibernian in the second leg of a Europa League qualifier against Brondby. Although he mainly served as a backup to Ofir Marciano during the 2016–17 season, Laidlaw made 18 first team appearances. Laidlaw temporarily took over as first choice goalkeeper in September, as Marciano missed one game due to him observing Yom Kippur. He injured a shoulder in November, and this eventually required surgery. Laidlaw returned to first-team training in June 2018. He made his first appearance since injury on 9 August, in a Europa League qualifier against Molde.

Laidlaw moved on loan to Championship club Dundee United in January 2019. In May 2019, Hibs announced that Laidlaw would be released at the end of the season.

Ross County On 30 May 2019 Laidlaw signed for newly promoted Scottish Premiership team Ross County on a two-year contract. On 13 July 2019, he made his debut for Ross County against Montrose in the Scottish League Cup. After winning Ross County's player of the year award for the 2020-21 season Laidlaw signed a new two-year contract with the club. On 3 January 2023 Laidlaw singled a three-and-a-half-year contract keeping him at County until the summer of 2026. Laidlaw announced his departure from Ross County via an Instagram post on the 3rd of May 2026.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2011–12

2012–13

2013–14

2014–15

2015–16

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2016–17 Scottish Championship

2017–18

2018–19

Hibernian Scottish Championship: 2016–17