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Russell Martin

Available· — · Scotland flagScotland · Age 40

4-3-3Possession
GafferScore

71/ 100

Solid

33rd percentile of covered managers

Medium confidenceUpdated today

Career snapshot

PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM

Age

40

4 JAN 1986

Appointed

Not publicly disclosed

Tenure

Not publicly disclosed

Contractⓘ

Expiry not publicly disclosed

Senior managerial experienceⓘ

1 year

Since 2026

In coaching

1 year

Includes academy & assistant roles

Current role
Available
Current base shape
4-3-3
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
1 year
Date of birth
04 Jan 1986
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
Possession
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — Dismissal confirmed by the club; availability verified.

Analytical summary

Russell Martin works from a control-first model at Rangers: occupy the pitch in fixed reference points, move the opponent with the ball and attack a disorganised block. Provisional editorial tactical profile. Russell Martin has been available since 2026-04-12 following dismissed at Rangers.

Global GafferLens rank
Unranked

Solid

— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
40

Derived from date of birth

PossessionStructured Build-UpHigh Defensive LinePositional Play
Tactical profile
AttackAbove average7752nd
DefenceAbove average7330th
PressingAbove average7438th
PossessionAbove average7970th
Build-UpHigh8068th
TransitionBalanced7013th
Player DevelopmentAbove average7433rd
Tactical FlexibilityAbove average7338th

Updated today · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review — Dismissal confirmed by the club; availability verified.

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