George Alexander (footballer) explained

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George Alexander
Fullname:George John Alexander[1]
Birth Date:2001 6, df=y
Birth Place:Bexley, England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Eastbourne Borough
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Millwall
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:Millwall
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2024
Clubs2:Bromley
Caps2:38
Goals2:6
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Welling United (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:4
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Slough Town (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:6
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Slough Town (loan)
Caps5:15
Goals5:5
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Dartford (loan)
Caps6:9
Goals6:2
Years7:2024
Clubs7:Chelmsford City
Caps7:16
Goals7:8
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Eastbourne Borough
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:13:00, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

George John Alexander (born 22 June 2001) is an English footballer who plays for National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

Career

Millwall

Born in London, Alexander signed for Millwall at the age of seven.[2] He spent twelve years in the Academy before making his first team debut in the last game of the season on 5 May 2019, coming on a late substitute in the 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic. He had previously been on the bench earlier in the season for an FA Cup tie with Everton.

Bromley

In August 2021, Alexander signed for National League club Bromley following a successful trial period.[3]

Loans

On 2 February 2023, he joined National League South club Welling United on loan until the end of the season.[4]

He made eleven appearances for the club, scoring four goals before being recalled and joining Slough Town on 23 March;[5] the club he had scored a hat-trick against the previous month.[6]

On 11 August 2023, Alexander rejoined National League South club Slough Town on loan until 1 January 2024.[7]

On 23 November 2023, Alexander joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.[8] Alexander was recalled by Bromley on 1 February 2024.

Chelmsford City

On 2 February 2024, Alexander signed for National League South side Chelmsford City on a permanent deal.[9] Alexander scored his first goal for the club against Eastbourne Borough in a 3–0 victory.[10]

Eastbourne Borough

On 7 May 2024, Alexander signed for Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2024–25 season.[11]

Personal life

Born into a family of Millwall fans, his father, Gary, was a professional footballer and played for the club for three years between 2007 and 2010.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall2018–19Championship1000000010
Bromley2021–22National League2852021326
2022–23National League91000091
2023–24National League10200030
Total386400021447
Welling United (loan)2022–23National League South1140000114
Slough Town (loan)2022–23National League South76000076
Slough Town (loan)2023–24National League South1554000195
Dartford (loan)2023–24National League South921[12] 0102
Chelmsford City2023–24National League South000000
Career total58122000316313

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall . English Football League . 43 . 22 October 2019.
  2. Web site: George Alexander: It's a dream come true to make Millwall debut. London News Online . 5 January 2020. 7 May 2019. Richard. Cawley.
  3. Web site: Alexander is a Raven!. www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 6 August 2021. 7 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Wings sign striker George Alexander on loan from Bromley. www.wellingunited.com. 2 February 2023. 7 April 2023.
  5. Web site: GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS SLOUGH TOWN ON LOAN. www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 March 2023. 7 April 2023.
  6. Web site: MATCH REPORT / SLOUGH TOWN 0 WELLING UNITED 3. www.wellingunited.com. 18 February 2023. 7 April 2023.
  7. Web site: George Alexander returns on loan. www.sloughtownfc.net. 11 August 2023. 11 August 2023.
  8. Web site: GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS DARTFORD ON LOAN. www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 November 2023. 23 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Alexander joins the Clarets. Chelmsford City F.C.. 2 February 2024. 2 February 2024.
  10. Web site: Alexander's first Chelmsford City goal. Chelmsford City F.C.. 17 February 2024. 17 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Borough sign Alexander. Eastbourne Borough F.C.. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
  12. One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup