Russell Kenneth Alexander Martin was born on 4 January 1986 and is a professional football manager and former player who is the manager of the EFL Championship club Southampton.
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A former defender, Martin began his playing career at Brighton & Hove Albion’s youth academy.
He established himself at Wycombe Wanderers in 2004, before moving to Peterborough United in 2008.
Martin joined Norwich City in 2010 and made 309 appearances for the club. He then had brief spells with Rangers, Walsall, and Milton Keynes Dons.
During his playing career, Martin won five promotions (including two Premier League promotions) and was named in the 2014–15 Championship Team of the Year by the Professional Footballers’ Association.
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Although born in Brighton, England, Martin played in 29 internationals for Scotland.
He moved into management in 2019 with Milton Keynes Dons and became head coach of Swansea City in 2021. Two years later, he was appointed manager of Southampton.
Martin established a charitable foundation in his hometown of Brighton, initially set up as a football academy, named the Russell Martin Foundation.
The charity aims to use “the power of football to help change people’s lives” by providing access to football, education, and health courses in the local community.
Russell Martin Child: Meet Reno Martin
Norwich City captain Russell Martin saw the birth of his newborn son before jetting up to Anfield and scoring the game-tying goal.
Congratulations to Reno Martin who has signed for Swansea City AFC after an 8-week trial.
Reno has been part of RMA from the very beginning and has shown amazing commitment and drive throughout his time here.
From everyone at RMA, we wish you all the very best.
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