About John Russell
John Russell is a football manager from Ireland. The coach currently manages Shelbourne. The coach is 41 years old. The preferred formation is 4-2-3-1.
Took charge of Shelbourne on 12 Jul 2026. At Shelbourne: 5 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats in 17 matches. Points per match at Shelbourne: 1.12. Average in Soloscore's xG-based coach rating for the Shelbourne spell: 5.7.
Career: 180 matches in charge across 2 teams. Career record: 58 wins, 39 draws and 83 defeats.
Soloscore rates coaches match by match with its own model built on expected goals (xG) data, and the performance tab shows these ratings for John Russell in every match.
Clubs managed by John Russell signed 86 players for 80K € in total. Over the same spells 71 players left for 805K € in total. Overall transfer balance: +725K €. The biggest outlay was 80K €, at Sligo Rovers.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is John Russell?
John Russell is 41 years old.
Where is John Russell from?
John Russell is a football manager from Ireland.
Which team does John Russell manage?
The coach currently manages Shelbourne.
Which formation does John Russell use?
The preferred formation is 4-2-3-1.