Jacob Russell

DOB: 6th September 2001

Position: Goalkeeper

Season of first appearance: 2026/27

Season of last appearance: 2026/27

Full Appearances: 0

Substitute: 0

Goals: 0

Clean Sheets: 0

Also played for:

Ramsgate, Ashford United, Faversham Town

Player Profile:

Goalkeeper Jacob started his career in the Crystal Palace Academy, representing the Eagles at U18 and U23 level. In 2017, aged 16, he was called up for an England goalkeeping camp at Burton.

After a month on loan at Ramsgate in late 2020, he signed permanently for the Rams and made 45 appearances in 2021-22.

He joined Cray Wanderers in summer 2022 but quickly moved on to Ashford United. After 51 appearances for the Nuts and Bolts, Jacob went on loan to Faversham in January 2024 until the end of the season.

He stayed at Faversham for 2024-25, helping them to win the SCEFL Premier title. While playing for Faversham in January 2025, Jacob sustained injuries including wounds on his head and near his eye, as well as a broken nose.

He started 2025-26 with Faversham but missed a large part of the season due to injury.

Jacob joined Margate in summer 2026.