Russell John Griffiths (born 13 April 1996) is an English footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for AFC Telford United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Russell John Griffiths[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1996-04-13) 13 April 1996 (age 26)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Gravesend, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.92 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2014 | Everton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2017 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
2015 | → Northwich Victoria (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2015 | → Colwyn Bay (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2015 | → FC Halifax Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2016–2017 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 24 | (0) |
2017 | → Motherwell (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Motherwell | 6 | (0) |
2018–2019 | AFC Fylde | 1 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Chester | 31 | (0) |
2020 | → AFC Telford United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2020–2022 | AFC Telford United | 41 | (0) |
National team | |||
2015 | England U20 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2022 |
Griffiths began his career with Everton's academy and, after brief loan spells with non-league Northwich Victoria, Colwyn Bay and FC Halifax Town, before joining League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan for half a season.[3][4] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2016 in a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient.[5]
On 27 January 2017, Griffiths signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season.[6] He made his debut on 6 May 2017, at home to Ross County.[7][8]
On 9 June 2017, Everton announced Griffiths would leave the club, and he then signed a one-year contract with Motherwell on 21 June 2017.[9] Griffiths was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2017/18 season.[10]
On 28 June 2018, Griffiths joined National League side AFC Fylde on a one-year deal.[11] He was released by Fylde at the end of the 2018/2019 season.
In July 2019, Griffiths signed for National League North club Chester on a one-year deal.[12]
Griffths finished the 2019-20 season on loan at AFC Telford United before signing a permanent deal with the club in June 2020.[13] He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[14]
AFC Fylde