Name: James Donaldson 'Jimmy' Ross

Nickname: "Little Demon"



Country: Scotland
Club: Preston North End
Position: ★SS, AMF, CF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 22-27 years (28/03/1866)

Height: 168 cm
Weight: 73 kg

Attack: 89
Defence: 39
Balance: 83
Stamina: 80
Top Speed: 83
Acceleration: 86
Response: 85
Agility: 86
Dribble Accuracy: 83
Dribble Speed: 80
Short Pass Accuracy: 82
Short Pass Speed: 72
Long Pass Accuracy: 78
Long Pass Speed: 70
Shot Accuracy: 91
Shot Power: 86
Shot Technique: 85
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 70
Header: 72
Jump: 78
Technique: 84
Aggression: 95
Mentality: 83
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 81

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Consistency: 5
Growth type: Early/Lasting

CARDS:

P15 – Free Roaming
S01 – Marauding
S05 – 1-touch Play


SPECIAL ABILITIES: Reaction – Scoring - Positioning - Passing

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded

Jimmy Ross was a legendary Scottish forward whose career is intrinsically linked with Preston North End's iconic "Invincibles." As a star of the side that claimed the first-ever Football League and FA Cup Double in the undefeated 1888–89 season, he established himself as one of the era's most prolific goalscorers. After his phenomenal success at Preston, he moved to the newly formed Liverpool F.C. in 1892, where he was appointed captain and his goals were instrumental in their promotion from the Second Division. A brief spell at Manchester City followed before his illustrious career was tragically cut short by his death from tuberculosis at the age of just 33.

Known for his clinical finishing, gifted footwork with both feet and relentless work rate, he terrorized defenses not only with his goal-scoring prowess and sharp movement but also with his vision to create opportunities for his teamates. He was not a selfish player, often creating opportunities for his teammates and taking it upon himself to mentor younger players on the pitch. His pace was a critical asset, allowing him to make late, decisive runs into the box and take defenders by surprise. His movement was quick and calculated, which made him a constant threat to opposing defenses. Some critics described Jimmy Ross’s style as overly aggressive and occasionally unfair, but his sole focus was always on the game and scoring goals. His strong and sturdy body seems nearly impossible to be knocked off the ball. A key player in Preston's Golden era, Ross scored 19 goals in 21 matches in 1888-89 and 24 goals in 23 matches in 1889-90, cementing his legacy as one of football's early greats.