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	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
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chelsea	2020–21	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Accrington Stanley (loan)	2020–21	League One	13	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	14	2
Career total			13	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	14	2

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.