Jon Russell

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.

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.

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".

Russell is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.