Russell Martin Biography

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Russell Martin : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Jan 04, 1986

Profession

Football manager and former player

Birth Place

Brighton, England

Age

39 Years

Russell Martin is a famous American Football manager and former player, who was born on Jan 04, 1986 in Brighton, England. Find Russell Martin age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Russell Martin’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Russell Martin

Russell Kenneth Alexander Martin is an English-born Scottish football manager and former player. Other than internationally playing for Scotland, he has also played for Wycombe Wanderers, Peterborough United, and Norwich City. Martin also had short spells with Rangers, Walsall, and Milton Keynes Dons.

In his career, he earned five promotions, including two to the Premier League. He was part of the 2014–15 PFA Championship Team of the Year. After retiring, he moved into management with MK Dons in 2019, then Swansea City, Southampton, and Rangers. The Russell Martin biography tells that he also runs the Russell Martin Foundation in Brighton. He was also a part-owner of a vegan restaurant called Erpingham House and received an honorary degree from the University of Brighton in 2024 for his charitable work.

Russell Martin Wife

Russell Martin wife was Jasmine Martin, a Brazilian-born South African judoka. They were married from 2013 to 2023 and have three children together. Jasmine was born on 6 October 2000 in São Paulo. She represents South Africa in judo in the –57 kg weight class. After their separation, Jasmine got engaged to Italian Olympic judo champion Alice Bellandi. Russell Martin wife was once described by Martin as a “supermum.”

Russell Martin Age

Russell Martin age is 39 Years old. He was born on 4 January 1986 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. His father, Dean, coached his early football teams, and Russell worked various small jobs before his professional career began, including cleaning pub toilets and working in a Spar shop. He started his playing career at Brighton & Hove Albion’s youth academy. Russell Martin age was 18 years old when he joined Wycombe Wanderers in 2004.

Russell Martin Partner

Russell Martin partner is Lucy Pinder, a British actress and model. She became famous as a glamour model and later appeared in several films. Lucy has been in a relationship with Martin since August 2024. She is a lifelong supporter of Southampton F.C., the club Martin managed at the time. Russell Martin partner went public with their relationship in Brighton, sharing a photo of them together when Martin received his honorary degree. She has supported him throughout his coaching career, especially during his move to manage Rangers in 2025.