Alessia Russo is one of the most recognisable names in women’s football today—and one of the most in-demand football speakers for events. A forward for both Arsenal and the England national team, she brings a winning combination of elite performance, leadership, and experience at the very top level of the game.
Voted the FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024–25 and England Women’s Player of the Year in 2023–24, Alessia has consistently proved herself on the pitch. Her rise began at Charlton Athletic’s Centre of Excellence, followed by a captaincy role of Chelsea’s development squad, before making her senior debut with Brighton & Hove Albion in 2017. That same year, she made the bold move to the US to join the North Carolina Tar Heels, helping the team win the 2017 ACC Women’s Soccer Tournament.
Her return to England saw her sign with Manchester United in 2020, where she quickly made an impact—so much so that she was named the club’s inaugural Players’ Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season. In 2023, she joined Arsenal, where she has already made over 40 appearances and scored more than 20 goals.
Internationally, Alessia has been a mainstay in the national setup. She has represented England at every youth level—U15, U17, U19, U20 and U21—before being called up to the senior team for the 2020 SheBelieves Cup. She played a key role in England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 victory, appearing in all six games and earning the Bronze Boot for her performances. At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, she scored the winning goal in the quarter-final, cementing her reputation as a big-game player. She has since been named in the squad for UEFA Euro 2025.
Alessia Russo is hired as a football speaker not just for her sporting achievements, but for her engaging, relatable presence and insight into elite-level competition. She speaks about leadership, resilience, and the realities of women’s football, offering personal stories from the pitch that resonate with audiences of all kinds—from business teams to sports fans to young athletes. Whether she’s discussing the pressure of tournament football or the growth of the women’s game, Alessia brings clarity, confidence, and inspiration to every stage she steps on.
