| Alex Kpakpé | |
| Fullname: | Alex Colin Kpakpé |
| Birth Date: | 22 February 2004 |
| Birth Place: | Hackney, England |
| Currentclub: | Hitchin Town |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Youthyears1: | 2018–2022 |
| Youthclubs1: | Chelsea |
| Years1: | 2023 |
| Caps1: | 4 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2024– |
| Caps2: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 1 June 2023 |
Alex Colin Kpakpé (born 22 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Southern League Premier side Hitchin Town.
Born in Hackney, Kpakpé first took an interest in football at the age of five, playing in his garden with his cousins.[1] He played grassroots football in Tulse Hill, before joining the academy of Chelsea at under-14 level.[1] During his youth, he also played handball, and was a 100 metres sprinter.[1] Initially a defensive midfielder, Kpakpé transitioned to a left-back during his time with Chelsea.[1] He signed his first professional contract in February 2021.[2]
His time with the Blues was hampered by injury and illness, and after four years in West London, he left the club in November 2022.[3] The following month, he played in a bounce match with Scottish side Rangers.[2] [4] He signed a six-month deal with Rangers in January 2023.[5]
On 14 January 2023, he made his debut for Rangers B in the Lowland League, coming on as a substitute for Mackenzie Strachan in a 6–1 win over Dalbeattie Star.[6] Following his release by Rangers B in July 2023, Kpakpé signed with Southern League Premier side Hitchin Town.[7]
Kpakpé's cousins are Tottenham Hotspur winger Ryan Sessegnon and Fulham right-back Steven Sessegnon; both of whom have represented England at youth international level.[5]