Alessia Russo

UEFA Women’s Champions league Winner, Euro 2022 and 2025 Champion, WSL Golden Boot Winner, FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year are just some of the accolades that decorates Alessia Russo.

One of the brightest stars in football and a defining figure in the rise of the women’s game, Alessia is a striker for Arsenal and the England Lionesses. She’s inspired millions with her performances on the biggest stages – most memorably scoring one of the most iconic goals in European Championship history, a backheel in the semi-final that lit up UEFA Euro 2022. That summer, she played a pivotal role in delivering England’s first major tournament victory in over 50 years.

Since then, Alessia has continues to shine at the highest level. She became a UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with Arsenal in 2025, a two-time European champion with the Lionesses (2022, 2025) and the top scorer in the Women’s Super League with 20 goals in the 2024-25 season.

Alessia’s excellence has been recognised globally – she was named FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year and finished 3rd in the prestigious Balloon d’Or, cementing her status as one of the most influential players of her generation.

Off the football pitch, Alessia’s become one of the most recognised stars in women’s sport – posing on front covers of iconic publications to the billboards of the world’s biggest brands, she has emerged as a cultural figure whose influence extends far beyond football.

Authentic and relatable, she is passionate about using her platform to inspire the next generation and accelerate the growth of women’s sport – bringing her story of resilience, seizing opportunity and performing under pressure.