
Alessia
Biography
Signed in September 2020, the United forward brings a wealth of international experience having been capped at every age-group for England.
Alessia penned a two-year deal with the Reds after spending three years in the US with North Carolina Tar Heels, representing the University of North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference. She previously had spells at Brighton and Chelsea as a youngster and while Russo was at Charlton Athletic’s Centre of Excellence, she was a mascot for her future first United manager Casey Stoney, who was captain of the Addicks at the time. Russo’s talent was recognised early on when she was selected for England’s Under-15s. Thereafter she represented her country at every age level and was part of the squad that won bronze at the 2018 Under-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She made her senior debut in March 2020 against Spain in the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, and was part of the senior Lionesses’ September 2020 training camp. In 2021, she came off the bench to score three times against Latvia, setting a record for the fastest-ever England hat-trick. A dynamic and powerful forward with a wealth of pace, Alessia made a lightning start at United, registering three goals and two assists in her first five appearances before her 2020/21 campaign was sadly cut short by injury. She was back on the scoring trail in 2021/22, with her strikes including a Women's Super League effort in the Manchester derby against City and a memorable winner away to Arsenal in the Continental League Cup quarter-finals.
- Position
Forward
- Country
English
- Date of birth
8 Feb 1999
- Joined
10 Sep 2020
- United debut
13 Sep 2020
Birmingham City
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Russo named Fans’ Player of the Month
ArticleAlessia wins the award after an impressive November with the Reds.
- Dec '22published time Dec 22News
Russo: Injuries have shaped me
ArticleAlessia explains that her hamstring injury shortly after arriving at United remains a big turning point in her career.
- Dec '22published time Dec 22Podcast
Russo explains thinking of backheel goal
ArticleAlessia discusses her instantly iconic Euro 2022 effort against Sweden on the UTD Podcast.
- Dec '22published time Dec 22Podcast
Russo unfazed by Old Trafford occasion
ArticleAlessia insists she is preparing no differently for Saturday's match, despite a record crowd being expected.
- Dec '22published time Dec 22News
Russo: Children can now idolise female players
ArticleRead an extract of Alessia's compelling UTD Podcast, as United Women's Old Trafford match draws closer.
- Dec '22published time Dec 22News
‘I almost think they’re louder on away days!’
ArticleUnited Women’s forward Alessia Russo is looking forward to seeing our travelling support at West Ham on Sunday.
- Sep '22published time Sep 22Interviews
Lionesses return to Carrington
ArticleOur quartet of European Championship winners have reported back for pre-season training.
- Aug '22published time Aug 22News
Russo wins Goal of the Tournament prize
ArticleAlessia has scooped the Euro 2022 award after one of her sensational efforts at the competition topped the fan poll.
- Aug '22published time Aug 22News
Reds pair in running for Euro 2022 goal award
ArticleYour votes could help Alessia Russo and Ella Toone cap their incredible tournament with England.
- Aug '22published time Aug 22News
The three Reds who made Euros history
ArticleEarps, Russo and Toone all contributed heavily to England’s first-ever European Championship win this summer.
- Aug '22published time Aug 22Features
Reds react after Lionesses' triumph
ArticleMary Earps, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo all posted on social media following England's Euro 2022 final win.
- Aug '22published time Aug 22News
Toone nets as England claim Euro glory
ArticleElla and her United team-mates Mary Earps and Alessia Russo are European champions following victory at Wembley.
- Jul '22published time Jul 22News