Career snapshot
3
clubs played for
03/04
debut season
0.04
goals / match
San Jose Earthquakes
top club · 145 apps
Career highs
—
peak value
—
top transfer fee
4
best season · 2001
—
int'l / penalties
149Appearances
6Goals
17Assists
17Yellow cards
0Red cards
25Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Ian Russell |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1975-08-30 (50 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Position | Midfield |
| Foot | |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2007-06-21 |
| Contract expires | — |
Jul 2007
2007 — Los Angeles Galaxy
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jun 2007
Transfer: LA Galaxy → Retired
06/07 · Transfer
Apr 2007
Transfer: Without Club → LA Galaxy
06/07 · Transfer
Jan 2006
Transfer: SJ Earthquakes → Without Club
05/06 · Transfer
Jul 2005
2005 — San Jose Earthquakes
12 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2004
2004 — San Jose Earthquakes
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2003
03/04 — San Jose Earthquakes
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2003
2003 — San Jose Earthquakes
22 matches · 0 G · 4 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2002
2002 — San Jose Earthquakes
26 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2001
2001 — San Jose Earthquakes
32 matches · 4 G · 7 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2001
Transfer: Lech Poznan → SJ Earthquakes
00/01 · Return from loan
Sep 2000
Transfer: SJ Earthquakes → Lech Poznan
00/01 · Loan
Jul 2000
2000 — San Jose Earthquakes
28 matches · 2 G · 3 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2000
Transfer: Seattle Sounders → SJ Earthquakes
99/00 · Transfer
Jul 1999
1999 — Seattle Sounders
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 1998
Transfer: Washington → Seattle Sounders
97/98 · Transfer
Minutes played by club
Los Angeles Galaxy
0.0%
San Jose Earthquakes
100.0%
Seattle Sounders
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 | 2007 | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 7 | 03/04 | 2005 | 145 | 6 | 17 | 2,241 |
| Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1999 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MLS | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 24 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 26 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 773 |
| 2001 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 439 |
| 2000 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 28 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,029 |
| 1999 | US Open Cup | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | CONCACAF CC | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97/98 | 1998-01-01 | Washington | Seattle Sounders | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 99/00 | 2000-01-01 | Seattle Sounders | SJ Earthquakes | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 00/01 | 2000-09-11 | SJ Earthquakes | Lech Poznan | Loan | 0 | — |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-31 | Lech Poznan | SJ Earthquakes | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | SJ Earthquakes | Without Club | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-04-21 | Without Club | LA Galaxy | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-06-21 | LA Galaxy | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
No market value history.
No national team data.
No teammate data.
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 | 26 |
| 2000 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 | 28 |
| 2001 | MLS Cup Playoffs | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 6 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 6 | 26 |
| 2003 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 | 18 |
| 2000 | MLS | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 | 28 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00/01 | 2001-01-31 | Lech Poznan | SJ Earthquakes | Return from loan | — | — |
| 00/01 | 2000-09-11 | SJ Earthquakes | Lech Poznan | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Ian Russell's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 55 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 87 | 94 | -7 | 36% |
| Real Salt Lake | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 61 | 62 | -1 | 39% |
| Colorado Rapids | 44 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 47 | 44 | +3 | 39% |
| FC Dallas | 42 | 12 | 21 | 9 | 55 | 54 | +1 | 29% |
| Seattle Sounders | 41 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 48 | 58 | -10 | 37% |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 48 | 55 | -7 | 31% |
| Portland Timbers | 35 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 40 | 60 | -20 | 20% |
| Houston Dynamo | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 41 | 53 | -12 | 30% |
| Sporting Kansas City | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 38 | 48 | -10 | 25% |
| CD Chivas | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 22 | +8 | 36% |
| D.C. United | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 32 | +3 | 38% |
| Chicago Fire | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 43% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 03/04 | Senior debut season | |
| 2000 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 1,212 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.45 |
| 2000 | 28 | 1,029 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
MLS
133 apps
5 G
15 A
MLS Cup Playoffs
14 apps
1 G
2 A
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Who is Ian Russell?
Ian Russell is an United professional footballer who plays as a midfield for Retired.
How old is Ian Russell?
Ian Russell is 50 years old. He was born on August 30, 1975 in Seattle, Washington.
What position does Ian Russell play?
Ian Russell plays as a midfield (Midfield).
What club does Ian Russell play for?
Ian Russell currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Ian Russell scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Ian Russell has scored 6 goals in 149 appearances.