Alessia Russo

English footballer (born 1999)

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Alessia Mia Teresa Russo is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England national team. She previously played club football for Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, as well as college soccer for North Carolina Tar Heels. At United, Russo won awards from the club including Player of the Year and Goal of the Season, and was twice top scorer. She has also been awarded Player of the Month and Goal of the Month in the WSL.

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Toone and Russo share their pre-match superstitions Manchester United's Ella Toone and Arsenal's Alessia Russo share their pre-match superstitions in a recent episode of their new podcast, the Tooney and Russo Show. BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago
'That was one of the funniest things Mary’s done' In the first episode of the Tooney and Russo podcast, Lionesses Ella Toone and Alessia Russo discuss the time their England team-mate Mary Earps made Ella dress up as a lobster for a BBQ. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Lionesses Toone and Russo have got some big news Best friends and England teammates Ella Toone and Alessia Russo are reuniting for a very exciting project. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Mead & Russo hit doubles as Arsenal beat Bristol City Beth Mead and Alessia Russo both score twice as Arsenal thrash Bristol City to move closer to securing a Champions League place. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024
'Poor' England must 'demand higher' in Euros qualifying England must "demand higher" from each other, says striker Alessia Russo after an underwhelming start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
England must demand higher standards - Russo England must "demand higher" standards from each other, says striker Alessia Russo after an underwhelming start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024

Debut Arsenal campaign has been 'tough' - Russo Having been at the centre of arguably the biggest and most drawn out transfer saga in Women's Super League history, it was always going to be tough for Alessia Russo to live up to the hype. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2024
Russo gives Arsenal win over Spurs in front of 60,000 Alessia Russo scores the only goal of the game as Arsenal overcome local rivals Tottenham in front of a sellout crowd at Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
Arsenal beat Spurs to keep pace in WSL title race Watch highlights as Alessia Russo's second-half strike is enough to help Arsenal to a 1-0 win over north London rivals Tottenham in front of a sellout crowd at Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
Four-goal Arsenal stun Chelsea in WSL Watch highlights as Alessia Russo scores twice in a stunning 4-1 victory over current champions Chelsea in front of 59,042 fans - a new Women's Super League record. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023

Russo's 'world class finish' puts Arsenal in control Watch Alessia Russo give Arsenal a 3-1 lead against Chelsea with a brilliant finish in their WSL match at Emirates Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023
Advent Calendar day two: England reach World Cup final Watch highlights as goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo help England book a place in their first Women's World Cup final by beating Australia 3-1. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Emilia Clarke, Jenna Ortega and Alessia Russo win at Women of the Year awards Actresses Emilia Clarke and Jenna Ortega were among the winners at this year's Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2023	Russo scores to complete brilliant Arsenal comeback Alessia Russo scores to complete an injury-time comeback for Arsenal as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Women's Super League. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023
Russo fires England into lead against Colombia Alessia Russo fires England into the lead in the second half of their Women's World Cup quarter-final against Colombia in Sydney. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2023	England's Russo takes advice from 'idol' Beckham England striker Alessia Russo takes advice from her "idol" David Beckham to embrace her first Women's World Cup experience. BBC Sport - Published on August 11, 2023
'Let's get Russo doing what she does best' - Ellen White column England striker Alessia Russo should spend more time in front of goal and less on the wing, says record goalscorer and BBC Sport pundit Ellen White. BBC Sport - Published on July 23, 2023	Can Lionesses Russo and Toone defeat an escape room? England's Alessia Russo and Ella Toone test their partnership before the Women's World Cup by taking on an escape room challenge. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
Why striker Russo swapped Man Utd for Arsenal Alessia Russo's free transfer to Arsenal ends months of speculation about the England striker's future - but what impact could she have at her new club? BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023	England striker Russo joins Arsenal on free transfer England striker Alessia Russo has joined Arsenal on a free transfer following her departure from Manchester United this summer. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
Transfer latest - Kane, Mount & Russo Follow the latest transfer news as Mason Mount closes in on Manchester United move and Arsenal prepare to finalise Alessia Russo signing. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023	Russo says transfer speculation has been 'tough' England striker Alessia Russo says speculation surrounding her club future has been "tough" but she is focused on preparing for the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2023
Watch: Russo's last goal for Manchester United Watch Alessia Russo's final goal for Manchester United in the WSL against Tottenham Hotspur as she announces her departure from the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	England's Russo to leave Man Utd at end of June England striker Alessia Russo will leave Manchester United this summer on the expiry of her contract and is closing in on a move to Arsenal. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
FA Cup win would be 'up there' - Russo and Toone Manchester United's Alessia Russo and Ella Toone tell Siobhan Chamberlain that winning the Women's FA Cup - in the team's first Wembley appearance - would be "up there" with last July's Euro 2022.. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023	Russo scores as Man Utd claim key win over Arsenal Watch highlights as Alessia Russo scores for Manchester United as they earn an important 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Women's Super League title race. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2023
Russo breaks down her game in scoring masterclass England and Manchester United striker Alessia Russo breaks down her game in a close-range finishing masterclass, including forward runs, first touch and plenty of goalscoring. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023	Russo 'difference maker' in Man Utd title bid Manchester United boss Mark Skinner hopes Alessia Russo's hat-trick against Leicester City is a sign of things to come. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023
Russo stars as Man Utd put five past Leicester Watch highlights as Alessia Russo scores a hat-trick as Manchester United extend their lead at the top of the Women's Super League by beating Leicester City 5-1. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023