Johnny Russell
Real Salt Lake/F/
ScotlandPlayer Info
Johnny Russell is a Scottish winger whose dynamic playing style and leadership have made him a fan favorite and a key figure for Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake. Born in 1990, Russell began his career with Dundee United in Scotland, where his pace and direct dribbling caught the eye. A move to English side Derby County followed, where he became a Championship stalwart known for spectacular goals and relentless work rate. His transatlantic switch to Sporting Kansas City in 2018 proved transformative; he became a club icon, captaining the side and delivering countless memorable moments, including a famous MLS Goal of the Year winner in 2021. Now with Real Salt Lake, he brings veteran savvy and attacking threat. With multiple MLS All-Star selections and a U.S. Open Cup title to his name, Russell is revered for his passion, skill, and unwavering commitment on the pitch.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/03/02
Free player
Dundee UnitedSigned
2025/12/31
Real Salt LakeFree playerTerminated
2025/04/24
Free playerReal Salt LakeSigned
2024/12/31
Sporting Kansas CityFree playerTerminated
2018/01/30
Derby CountySporting Kansas City280000€
Transfer
2013/06/30
Dundee UnitedDerby County878000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Real Salt LakeLeagues Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
35
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
14
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
2