Luke Cameron Russe (born 19 July 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Salisbury.
Career
Bristol Rovers Russe began his career in the youth academy at Bristol Rovers at Under-10 level. In July 2017, he joined the first team during a pre-season camp in Portugal.
On 29 August 2017, he made his professional debut replacing Byron Moore in the 71st minute of a 5–1 EFL Trophy victory against Wycombe Wanderers. On 31 October, he played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 defeat to West Ham United Under-23s in the same competition. He made his league debut for the club when on 3 March 2018, he started in a 1–0 away victory to MK Dons before being replaced by Ryan Sweeney in the 75th minute of the game. He went on to make two more league appearances that season, coming off the bench against Fleetwood Town and Southend United.
Russe appeared in all 3 of the EFL Trophy group matches coming off the bench against West Ham Under-23s and Yeovil Town before playing the full 90 minutes against Exeter City.
Gloucester City (loan) On 25 January 2019, Russe joined Gloucester City on a one-month loan deal. Russe made his debut the following day in a 0–0 home draw to Bath City where he played the full match. On 21 February, Russe extended his loan deal until the end of the season.
Chippenham Town (loan) In January 2020 he joined Chippenham Town on loan.
Chippenham Town On 3 August 2020, Russe joined Chippenham Town on a permanent deal. He made his debut on 3 October 2020 as Chippenham beat Poole Town on penalties after drawing 2-2 in the FA Cup, a game that saw Russe score his penalty in the shootout.
Russe was awarded the National League South Goal of the Season award for his impressive strike in a 1–0 victory over Weymouth.
Bath City On 7 June 2023, Russe signed for Bath City.
Salisbury On 22 June 2026, Russe returned to the National League South following Bath City's relegation, joining Salisbury.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol Rovers2017–18League One30000020502018–19League One0000003030Bristol Rovers total3000005080Gloucester City (loan)2018–19National League South9100—0091Gloucester City (loan)2019–20National League North 13230—10172Chippenham Town (loan)2019–20National League South100———100Chippenham Town2020–21National League South14030—101802021–22National League South40430—304642022–23National League South45361—20534Chippenham Town total1097121—601278Bath City2023–24National League South37030—404402024–25National League South38430—204342025–26National League South38010—50440Bath City total113470—1101314Career total247142210023029215
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