Jon Russell (footballer)

Jonathan Edward Russell (born 9 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley, on loan from Chelsea, as a midfielder.

Jon Russell
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Edward Russell[1]
Date of birth (2000-10-09) 9 October 2000
Place of birth Hounslow, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Accrington Stanley
(on loan from Chelsea)
Number 8
Youth career
2007–2020 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Chelsea 0 (0)
2020–Accrington Stanley (loan) 13 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:45, 2 February 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Hounslow, Russell joined Chelsea at under-7 level.[3] He turned professional in October 2017.[3] He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in October 2020.[4]

Style of play

He has been described as "a very tall box-to-box midfield player who can also play as a number 10 and has a great eye for a pass".[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 February 2021[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea 2020–21 Premier League 00000000
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2020–21 League One 132100000142
Career total 132100000142

    References

    1. Jon Russell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
    2. "Jon Russell - Midfielder - First Team - Accrington Stanley". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Accrington Stanley F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
    3. "Jon Russell". Chelsea F.C.
    4. "Stanley sign Chelsea teenager Russell" via www.bbc.co.uk.
    5. Jon Russell at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
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