Alvin Rouse

Alvin Rouse (born 13 August 1982) is a Barbadian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently playing for Northern Irish club Ballinamallard United in the NIFL Premiership.

Club career

From 1999–2003 he played for Barbados Defence Force SC in his native homeland, before signing for League of Ireland club Sligo Rovers in 2004. He left Rovers in 2005, and played for several other clubs including Macclesfield Town, Flixton, Monaghan United and Galway United, before signing for IFA Premiership club Dungannon Swifts in January 2009. In October 2009 it was reported Rouse was the victim of racist abuse from fans of Ballymena United.The club were fined by the IFA, although Ballymena United appeal the fine. Rouse left Dungannon at the end of the 2010 season after deciding to return home to Barbados. In his short time with the club, Rouse established himself as a fans favourite and the Swifts number one keeper with performances that got him recognised as one of the best goalkeepers in the league.

On 8 January 2011, it was confirmed that Rouse would be returning to the League of Ireland to play for Longford Town, but left the club at the end of the season.

In June 2012, he returned to the IFA Premiership, and signed a contract with Ballinamallard United, as the newly promoted Fermanagh based club looked to strengthen their squad for their first season in the top flight. Rouse had been without a club since leaving Longford in 2011. After 2 seasons at Ferney Park Alvin Rouse was released from the club

In May 2015,Rouse rejoined Ballinamallard United.

International career

Rouse made his debut for Barbados in a September 2006 friendly match against Guyana. He has so far made 19 appearances for the national side.