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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Ireland international
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John Russell profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Ireland
- Date of birth
- 18 May 1985 (40 years)
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Russell
John Russell recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Ireland vs North Macedonia
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Czechia vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Hungary vs Ireland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 3 |
|
Ireland vs Portugal
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 13 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Armenia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Ireland vs Qatar
|
International Friendly | 28 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Canada vs Ireland
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Kosovo vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Israel vs Ireland
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ireland vs Austria
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
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About John Russell
John Russell is a 40-year-old Ireland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 18 May 1985 in Ireland, John Russell has been eligible for senior professional football since 2002. John Russell stands 170 cm tall and weighs 72 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Ireland national team fixtures are played, John Russell's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Ireland vs Qatar in the International Friendly on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Ireland 0-0 North Macedonia in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this John Russell hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about John Russell
What team does John Russell play for?
John Russell's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does John Russell play?
John Russell plays as a midfielder.
How old is John Russell?
John Russell was born on 18 May 1985, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is John Russell?
John Russell represents Ireland.
How tall is John Russell?
John Russell stands 170 cm tall and weighs 72 kg.
Is John Russell left-footed or right-footed?
John Russell's preferred foot is right.
Does John Russell play for the national team?
John Russell is eligible for Ireland. Their next match is Ireland vs Qatar on Thursday 28 May 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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