Russo started his professional career at
Serie C1 and
Serie C2 clubs. In January 2000, he was signed by
Ancona at Serie C1 and followed the team promoted to Serie A in 2003. He played his first Serie A match on 31 August 2003, a 0–2 loss to
A.C. Milan. He played 8 more at Serie A before left for
Salernitana of Serie B in January 2004. In August 2004, he was signed by league rival
Ternana. He followed the club relegated to Serie C1 in mid-2006 but in January 2007 Russo was re-signed by
Salernitana, now at Serie C1. He won Serie C1 Champion in 2008 and at the team that avoid relegation by finished in mid-table but 1 point away from relegation zone. ==Honours==