About Alex Russell
Lived 1922 – 2014 (aged 91). Alex Russell was a British association football player.
Alexander Russell (18 January 1923 – 24 February 2014) was a Northern Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Russell made over 600 appearances for Linfield, winning 39 medals.
He earned one cap for Northern Ireland in 1946.
Personal life Russell was born on 18 January 1923 in Kells, County Antrim. He is the uncle of footballer Jackie Fullerton, who later worked as reporter and football commentator for BBC Northern Ireland. Russell died on 24 February 2014 in Antrim at the age of 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alex Russell?
Northern Irish footballer, born 1923
When was Alex Russell born?
Alex Russell was born on 30 November 1922 in Kells.
When did Alex Russell die?
Alex Russell died on 24 February 2014 in Antrim.
What was Alex Russell's occupation?
Alex Russell was an association football player.
What nationality was Alex Russell?
Alex Russell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alex Russell (footballer, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alex Russell. https://biography.guide/alex-russell-association-football-player-1922/
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