Alexander John Russell (born 17 March 1973) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Joined League Two side Exeter City on loan in February 2009 until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.
He was informed by the club at the end of the 2010/11 season that he was one of seven players who would be re-signed,[3] Russell later rejected this offer and returned to Bath City.
But he left when Bath was relegated at the end of the 2011–12 season from the Conference National, Russell signed with Southern League South & West Division side Clevedon Town in the summer of 2012.
After spells coaching at Bristol City, Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic and Southport, Russell came out of retirement and played for Shepton Mallet and Bristol Manor Farm before emigrating to Australia and started coaching at Jamie Gosling's football academy in Cairns while also turning out for Stratford Dolphins at the age of 46.