Johnny Russell
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Johnny Russell 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Johnny Russell has appeared in 19 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,069 minutes at an average rating of 5.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 44 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.90 | 76 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.67 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.17 | 75 |
Johnny Russell has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 178 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Johnny Russell has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 287 | 24.20 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 180 | 15.20 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.09 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 16 | 1.35 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 3.96 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 6.31 | 40 |
Johnny Russell has completed 180 of 287 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.01 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 71 | 5.98 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 2.86 | 47 |
| Touches | 647 | 54.50 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 261 | 21.97 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.76 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 0.76 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 1.35 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 3.03 | 98 |
Johnny Russell completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 71 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.19 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.09 | 62 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.42 | 3 |
| Clearances | 40 | 3.37 | 21 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 2.27 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.76 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Johnny Russell makes 26 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.68 | 97 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.25 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 2.44 | 79 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Johnny Russell has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (9 appearances), also at left back (1) and left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Johnny Russell
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Johnny Russell has scored 1 assist across 19 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1069 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Johnny Russell has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Johnny Russell has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Johnny Russell has contributed 11 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Johnny Russell has registered 26 tackles (13 won), 5 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 180 from 287 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Johnny Russell has won 71 of 179 total duels.
Discipline
Johnny Russell has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 9.
About Johnny Russell
Johnny Russell is a 21-year-old defender playing for Crawley Town in the League Two, representing Northern Ireland. Johnny Russell is left-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 19 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
Johnny Russell's most recent match was away at Salford City on January 14th. Crawley Town drew 0-0. Johnny Russell played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-0 drawvsSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- November 13th3-3 drawatAccrington Stanley(39 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.39)
- September 14th0-0 drawvsShrewsbury Town(18 mins, rating 6.51)
- April 3rd3-1 lossatBristol Rovers(19 mins, rating 6.43)
- November 6th0-2 lossvsGrimsby Town(19 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Johnny Russell and Crawley Town are next in action on March 4th against York City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the York City vs Crawley Town match preview.
Teammates at Crawley Town
Johnny Russell currently plays alongside S. Duke-McKenna, Vito Mannone, Ty Ewens-Findlay, Pemi Aderoju, Kellan Gordon, Justin Ferizaj, Louie Watson, Danilo Orsi, Charlie Barker, Pele Arganese-McDermott, Ade Adeyemo, Dion Pereira, Dion Conroy, Johnny Russell, Akin Odimayo, J. Arthurs, Gianmarco Di Biase, Jay Williams, Priestley Farquharson, Ben Radcliffe, Lewis Richards and Danny Cashman at Crawley Town.