Alessia Russo, the dynamic forward for Arsenal Women’s Super League and the England national team, has enjoyed a stellar 2024-25 season, culminating in being named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Women’s Footballer of the Year. Sportsphere24 Updates highlights her remarkable journey, recent performances, and key achievements.
Born on February 8, 1999, in Maidstone, England, Alessia Russo has developed into one of the most formidable forwards in women’s football. After successful spells at Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester United, Russo joined Arsenal in July 2023, quickly becoming a pivotal player. She scored 16 goals in 31 appearances for Arsenal in the 2023-24 season, including 12 goals in the Women’s Super League.
In the 2024-25 season, Russo continued her fine form, netting 12 goals in 21 WSL matches and adding crucial goals in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, helping Arsenal reach the final. Her blend of physicality, technical skill, and intelligent movement has made her a constant threat and a fan favorite.
Russo has earned 50 caps for England, scoring 22 goals. She made her senior debut in 2020 and quickly made history by scoring the fastest hat-trick for England in just 11 minutes during a 2021 match against Latvia. Russo was a key figure in England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 triumph, where she won the Goal of the Tournament and the Bronze Boot.
In 2025, she scored important goals in the UEFA Nations League, including on her 50th England appearance. She was also named in England’s squad for UEFA Euro 2025, underscoring her continued importance to the national team.
Arsenal Player of the Month and Goal of the Month in the WSL
Manchester United Player of the Year and Goal of the Season during her tenure
Goal of the Tournament at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
FWA chair John Cross praised Russo’s performances, particularly in the Champions League, highlighting her leap in overall game quality since joining Arsenal.
Russo’s football journey began in grassroots clubs West Farleigh and Bearsted, where she played both boys’ and girls’ teams. Her early versatility saw her play multiple positions before settling as a forward. She also played college soccer in the United States for the North Carolina Tar Heels, further developing her skills.
Conclusion
Alessia Russo’s combination of skill, work ethic, and big-game performances has established her as one of the leading figures in women’s football. For fans tracking her career and the latest Arsenal and England updates, Sportsphere24 Updates remains the premier source.