Jude Russell
Personal information
Full name Jude Thomas Russell[1]
Date of birth (2002-03-12) 12 March 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2010–2021 Crystal Palace
2021–2022 Brentford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Beckenham Town 0 (0)
2023 Herne Bay 2 (0)
2023– Erith & Belvedere 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:39, 25 April 2023 (UTC)

Jude Thomas Russell (born 12 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Brentford. He is a product of the Crystal Palace academy.

Career

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Crystal Palace

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Beginning his career as a midfielder, Russell entered the Crystal Palace academy in 2010.[2] He was developed into a central defender and right back and progressed into the U18 team while an U15 player.[2][3] Russell signed a professional contract at the end of the 2019–20 season and was a part of the U23 team which won the 2020–21 Premier League 2 Second Division championship,[2][4][5] but he elected to depart Selhurst Park in July 2021.[6]

Brentford

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On 1 July 2021, Russell signed a one-year contract with the B team at Premier League club Brentford,[6] on a free transfer.[7] He had played on trial with the team during the latter months of the 2020–21 season.[6] The contract included a one-year option.[6] Russell made 27 appearances during the 2021–22 season and was released when his contract expired.[8]

Non-League football

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Russell joined League Two club Harrogate Town trial during the 2022–23 pre-season, but did not win a contract.[9] After spending the majority of the 2022–23 season as a free agent and a spell with Beckenham Town,[10] he transferred to Isthmian League Premier Division club Herne Bay on 25 February 2023.[11] Russell made two appearances,[12] before ending the 2022–23 season with Southern Counties East League Premier Division club Erith & Belvedere.[13] Following promotion to the Isthmian League South East Division,[14] he was retained for the 2023–24 season.[15]

Style of play

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Russell has been described as "comfortable on the ball, quick and agile while also tall, links defence and attack almost seamlessly and offers plenty going forward".[3]

Personal life

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Russell is a Crystal Palace supporter and attended Whitgift School.[3]

Career statistics

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As of match played 22 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Beckenham Town 2022–23[10] Isthmian League South East Division 0 0 0 0
Herne Bay 2022–23[12] Isthmian League Premier Division 2 0 2 0
Erith & Belvedere 2022–23[13] Southern Counties East League Premier Division 4 0 4 0
Career total 6 0 0 0 6 0

References

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  1. ^ "Updated squad lists for 2020/21 Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Six Academy prospects sign professional contracts". Crystal Palace F.C. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry; Hulley-Jones, Frank; Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry; Hulley-Jones, Frank. "Next Generation 2018: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. ^ Beatpoet/sandboxRussell at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  5. ^ "U23s Report: Palace U23s seal promotion to PL2 Division 1 on penalties". Crystal Palace F.C. Retrieved 2 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b c d "Jude Russell signs for Brentford B". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  7. ^ "The ins and outs this summer". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Brentford B Squad Update". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Who are the three trialists Harrogate Town have opted against offering deals to?". www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Isthmian League - South East Division – Beckenham Town 3 - 0 Three Bridges – 2022-2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  11. ^ "New Signings: Daniel Ogunleye & Jude Russell". www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Herne Bay | Appearances | Jude Russell". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Jude Thomas Russell player stats | Southern Counties East Football League". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  14. ^ Erith & Belvedere F.C. at the Football Club History Database
  15. ^ @EBTheDeres (20 May 2023). "Jude Russell commits too the Deres @IsthmianLeague season, the former @BrentfordFC defender is likely too become a crowd favourite next season and we delighted too announce his commitment to the cause #upthederes" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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Category:Living people Category:English footballers Category:Brentford F.C. players Category:Black British sportspeople Category:People educated at Whitgift School Category:Men's association football central defenders Category:2002 births Category:Men's association football fullbacks Category:Herne Bay F.C. players Category:Isthmian League players Category:Erith & Belvedere F.C. players Category:Beckenham Town F.C. players Category:England men's youth international footballers