Ella Melanie Rutherford (born 28 April 2000) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Millwall.
Club career Millwall Lionesses Rutherford spent most of her youth career at Millwall's Centre of Excellence, playing for Millwall's youth teams. Rutherford made her senior debut at 16 playing for Millwall Lionesses during the 2017 FA WSL 2 Spring Series. She finished the Spring Series as joint top scorer for the Lionesses with three goals in six appearances and was named the club's Young Player of the Year. During the following 2017–18 season she was named an FA WSL 2 Breakout Star.
Bristol City In July 2018, Rutherford left Millwall alongside a raft of other players as the club faced financial difficulties. After a trial with Arsenal, Rutherford signed with Bristol City. Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Rutherford went on loan to FA Women's Championship team Crystal Palace. On 6 January 2020, Rutherford joined FA Women's Championship team Leicester City on loan until the end of the season.
On 1 June 2026, Rutherford announced her retirement from professional football.
Return to Millwall On 1 July 2026, Millwall Lionesses announced that Rutherford had rejoined the club via their Instagram channel, with the player stating that she wanted to be back in love with football again, and that Millwall was the best place to do that.
International career Rutherford has represented England at the under-15, under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels.
Personal life Rutherford is in a relationship with social media personality Grace Keeling, also known as GK Barry.
References
External links
Ella Rutherford on UEFA.com