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- Name
- Jacen Russell-Rowe
- Nationality
- Canada
- Position
- Forward
- Current Team
- Canada
Jacen Rex Orlando Russell-Rowe is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew and represents the Canada national team.
Russell-Rowe speaks English and comes from a soccer-oriented family; his father, Christopher Rowe, influenced his early development in the sport. While he was born in Toronto, his family lived in Brampton, Ontario. He grew up participating in multiple sports, including soccer, football, volleyball, badminton, and track and field. Russell-Rowe began playing organized soccer at age three with Brampton YSC. Off the field, he enjoys video games and spending time with friends and family. His favourite players growing up included Neymar, Lionel Messi, Marcus Rashford, Luis Suárez, and Mesut Özil, while his favourite clubs included Arsenal FC. He also followed athletes and teams such as Ezekiel Elliott, Kyrie Irving, the Toronto Raptors, and the Carolina Panthers.
Internationally, Russell-Rowe represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil 2019 and at the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024, where Canada finished in fourth place.
He is known for his pace, technical skill, and attacking versatility, making him a promising forward for both club and country.
