Alessia Russo's partner: is the England striker dating anyone?

Alessia Russo's partner: is the England striker dating anyone?

Alessia Russo's partner remains a mystery, captivating fans who follow her every move. Despite her rising fame in women's football, the English footballer is private about her romantic life and only shares details about her career.

Alessia Russo's partner remains a mystery
Alessia on October 3, 2024 (L). Russo on May 12, 2025 (R). Photo: @alessia on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Alessia Russo is allegedly single, focusing on her football career.
  • Despite her public persona, the British football player keeps her romantic relationships away from public scrutiny.
  • Russo was rumoured to be romantically linked to Patrick Brough, a fellow English athlete.
  • There have been speculations of Alessia being gay, but she has remained silent about her sexuality.

Alessia Russo's profile summary

Full nameAlessia Mia Teresa Russo
GenderFemale
Date of birthFebruary 8, 1999
Age26 years old (as of 2025)
Place of birthMaidstone, England
Current residenceLondon, England
NationalityBritish
EthnicityItalian
Height5 feet 9 inches
FatherMario Russo
MotherCarol Russo
SiblingsGiorgio and Luca Russo
Relationship statusSingle
EducationUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Profession Professional football player
Net worth$1 million to $5 million
Social mediaInstagram

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A look at Alessia Russo's partner and relationships

Alessia is unmarried, and there is no public evidence that she is in a relationship. The British soccer player is reportedly single and is focusing on her career.

Alessia Russo is reportedly single
Alessia Russo on May 25, 2025. Photo: @alessia on Instagram (modified by author)
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Did Alessia Russo and Patrick Brough date?

Alessia was rumoured to be in a relationship with Tranmere Rovers defender Patrick Brough, following a series of social media activities. For instance, in October 2017, Alessia shared a snap of herself and Patrick on her X timeline. She captioned,

Boston…you were great.

Additionally, Patrick follows Alessia on Instagram. Despite the speculations of being boyfriend and girlfriend, neither Russo nor Brough has addressed the rumours.

Alessia was rumoured to be in a relations with Patrick Brough
Alessia Russo during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match on July 27, 2025 (L). Patrick Brough at the Matchroom Stadium, London (R). Photo by Jonathan Moscrop, Ivan Yordanov (modified by author)
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Is Alessia Russo gay?

Alessia Russo's sexuality is reportedly straight. However, she is yet to publicly talk about her sexuality despite multiple rumours pointing her to be gay. These rumours emerged following her close relationship with teammate Ella Toone.

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During a May 2023 interview with GQ magazine, Alessia dismissed the rumours, saying they have a platonic relationship as the duo have been childhood friends. She said,

We have seen each other at our best and worst. We have had the highest of highs last summer, winning the Euros together, and some tough points too, but that makes the friendship stronger. We have been friends since we were 12 or 13, and we will be friends forever.
Alessia Russo is rumoured to be a lesbian
Ella Toone (L) and Alessia Russo (R) of after winning the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain on July 27, 2025 in Basel. Photo by Harriet Lander (modified by author)
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Exploring Alessia Russo's age and early life

Allesia, whose full name is Alessia Mia Teresa Russo (26 years old as of 2025), was born in Maidstone, England, on February 8, 1999. The top footballer is of British nationality and has an Italian background, as her paternal grandfather was from Sicily, Italy.

Alessia's parents are Mario and Carol Russo. She grew up alongside her two brothers, Giorgio Russo, who has played non-league football and appeared on Love Island UK season 12. Her other brother is Luca Russo, who plays track and field sports.

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On April 9, 2019, Russo took to Instagram to express how her family is supportive of her career. She captioned,

Love being back on the pitch, even better having the family out here to watch.
Alessia Russo's parents are Mario and Carol Russo
Alessia on November 23, 2021 (L). Russo and her parents in Australia on August 25, 2023 (R). Photo: @alessia on Instagram (modified by author)
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Trivia

  • Russo played youth football at Charlton and Chelsea before playing college football in the United States for the University of North Carolina (UNC).
  • Russo was named England Women's Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
  • Russo won the Bronze Boot at UEFA Women's Euro 2022 with four goals.
  • She has played for multiple top football clubs, including Manchester United, England's women's national team, and Arsenal.

Final word

The identity of Alessia Russo's partner is still unconfirmed, as she values maintaining a low profile about her relationships. However, she has been linked to several people in the sports scene despite not addressing the speculations.

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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

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