Iain Ramsay
Iain Ramsay | |
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| Born | Iain Irinco Ramsay February 27, 1988 Perth, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional footballer (retired) |
| Years active | 2006–2019 |
| Known for | Playing as a left winger and left back; representing the Philippines national team |
| Notable work | Played for Sydney FC, Melbourne City, Sydney Olympic, Adelaide United, Tractor Sazi, Ceres–Negros, Felda United |
Iain Irinco Ramsay (born 27 February 1988) is a retired professional footballer who predominantly operated as a left winger or left back. Although born in Australia, he represented the Philippines at the international level. Throughout his club career, he played competitively for teams including Sydney FC, Melbourne City, Sydney Olympic, Adelaide United, Tractor Sazi, Ceres–Negros, and Felda United.
Early life and education
Ramsay’s birthplace is Perth, Australia. His father is Scottish, originating from Dunblane, Scotland, while his mother is Filipino from Pampanga, Philippines; she relocated to Australia prior to the 1990s. He completed his schooling at Prairiewood High School and Bossley Park High School.
Club career
At age 17 in 2006, Ramsay joined Scottish outfit Gretna F.C. as a youth player and also spent part of his formative years with Sydney F.C..
Sydney Olympic
He returned to Sydney Olympic, competing in the New South Wales Premier League, a club where he had previously played during his youth development.
Adelaide United
Ramsay secured a one-year professional contract with Adelaide United on 23 July 2010. On 20 August 2010, he netted two goals against Melbourne Heart, aiding in the team's victory. His third goal for Adelaide came during extra time versus his former club Sydney FC, clinching a 2–1 comeback win.
Melbourne Heart
On 7 April 2013, it was announced that Ramsay had signed with Melbourne Heart FC for the 2013–14 season. The club released him on 13 May 2015.
Tractor Sazi
During the summer of 2015, Ramsay joined Persian Gulf Pro League side Tractor Sazi. He made his debut in an away fixture against Gostaresh Foolad, contributing three assists across his first two appearances and helping secure a 3–1 victory.
While under manager Toni, Ramsay saw some playing time; however, following the appointment of Amir Ghalenoei, his involvement lessened. On 2 January 2016, Tractor Sazi terminated his contract. By May of that year, he was unattached and exploring potential opportunities within Iran.
In July 2016, Ramsay underwent a trial period with Dutch Eerste Divisie club FC Volendam.
Ceres-Negros
In January 2017, Ramsay was among several new signings recruited by Ceres-Negros ahead of their AFC Cup campaign. He scored his inaugural goal for the club on 7 March during the group stage against Tampines Rovers FC, contributing to a dominant 5–0 home triumph. Ramsay played a key role in Ceres-Negros’ 4–1 victory over Global Cebu in the final series of the 2017 Philippines Football League by registering a hat-trick.
FELDA United F.C.
In late 2017, Ramsay secured a contract with the Thai outfit PT Prachuap during the course of the 2017 season. He concluded that season playing for Ceres and was initially scheduled to join PT Prachuap for their inaugural 2018 campaign. Nevertheless, in January 2018, he decided instead to transfer to FELDA United F.C. competing in the Malaysia Super League.
International career
Ramsay qualifies to represent Australia, Scotland, and the Philippines internationally due to his diverse background. In May 2015, he received a call-up to the Philippines national squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup Qualifying matches against Bahrain and Yemen. His first international goal came during a 2–0 away victory over Yemen, followed by a second goal scored against North Korea in March 2016.
Though his initial ambition was to play for Australia, Ramsay regarded the Philippines as an excellent alternative in case he was not selected by the Socceroos. He is part of a group of foreign-born players representing the Philippine national team, underscoring their collective dedication: "Whether it's half, a quarter, or three-quarters Filipino: we identify as Filipino and take great pride in representing the nation."
International goals
- Philippines' goal tally is listed first in scores and results.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||||||
| 1. | 16 June | Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar | Template:Fb | Template:Center | Template:Center | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 2016 | |||||||
| 2. | 29 March | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines | Template:Fb | Template:Center | Template:Center | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 3. | 10 October | Template:Center | Template:Center | Friendly | |||
| 2017 | |||||||
| 4. | 28 March | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines | Template:Fb | Template:Center | Template:Center | 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification | |
| 2019 | |||||||
| 5. | 14 November | National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives | Template:Fb | Template:Center | Template:Center | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
Club
- Sydney FC
Individual
- Sydney FC National Youth League Player of the Year: 2009-10
- Rising Star Award at Adelaide United: 2010–11