Jonathan Edward Russell (born 9 October 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mansfield Town. Born in England, he represents the Jamaica national team.
Club career Chelsea Born in Hounslow, Russell joined Chelsea at under-7 level. He turned professional in October 2017. He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in October 2020. He moved to Huddersfield Town in July 2021. He scored his first goal for the club on 23 February 2022 when he scored a late winner in a 2–1 win against Cardiff City.
Barnsley On 31 January 2023, Russell joined EFL League One side Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.
Mansfield Town On 8 January 2026, Russell joined fellow League One club Mansfield Town on loan until the end of the season.
On 20 May 2026, Russell agreed to return to Mansfield Town on a permanent two-year deal upon the expiry of his contract with Barnsley.
International career On 13 September 2022, Russell was called up by the Jamaica national football team.
On 26 March 2023, Russell makes his debut for Jamaica in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League group play match against Mexico entering in the 66th minute for Ravel Morrison.
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".
Personal life Russell is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChelsea2020–21Premier League000000—00Accrington Stanley (loan)2020–21League One252100000262Huddersfield Town2021–22Championship1722000302222022–23Championship6000100080Total242201030302Barnsley2022–23League One1200000201402023–24League One3120010113332024–25League One401120202046112025–26League One121203231204Total951440628211318Mansfield Town (loan)2025–26League One21530——245Mansfield Town2026–27League One3200101052Career total168251008212219829
International
National team Year Apps GoalsJamaica 2023 4 1 2025 13 4 Total 17 5
Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Russell goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Jon RussellNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 2 July 2023 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States 2–0 5–0 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup2 31 May 2025 Brentford Community Stadium, London, England 1–0 2–2 2025 Unity Cup3 10 June 2025 Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica 1–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification4 20 June 2025 PayPal Park, San Jose, United States 2–1 2–1 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup5 10 September 2025 Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica 2–0 2–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
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