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Jude Thomas Russell (born 12 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Brentford. He is a product of the Crystal Palace academy.

Crystal Palace
Beginning his career as a midfielder, Russell entered the Crystal Palace academy in 2010. He was developed into a central defender and right back and progressed into the U18 team while an U15 player. Russell signed a professional contract at the end of the 2019–20 season and was a part of the U23 team which won the 2020–21 Premier League 2 Second Division championship, but he elected to depart Selhurst Park in July 2021.

Brentford
On 1 July 2021, Russell signed a one-year contract with the B team at Premier League club Brentford, on a free transfer. He had played on trial with the team during the latter months of the 2020–21 season. The contract included a one-year option. Russell made 27 appearances during the 2021–22 season and was released when his contract expired.

Non-League football
Russell joined League Two club Harrogate Town trial during the 2022–23 pre-season, but did not win a contract. After spending the majority of the 2022–23 season as a free agent and a spell with Beckenham Town, he transferred to Isthmian League Premier Division club Herne Bay on 25 February 2023. Russell made two appearances, before ending the 2022–23 season with Southern Counties East League Premier Division club Erith & Belvedere. Following promotion to the Isthmian League South East Division, he was retained for the 2023–24 season.

Style of play
Russell has been described as "comfortable on the ball, quick and agile while also tall, links defence and attack almost seamlessly and offers plenty going forward".

Personal life
Russell is a Crystal Palace supporter and attended Whitgift School.