George Alexander (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George John Alexander[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Bexley, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Millwall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Millwall | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Bromley | 38 | (6) |
| 2023 | → Welling United (loan) | 11 | (4) |
| 2023 | → Slough Town (loan) | 7 | (6) |
| 2023 | → Slough Town (loan) | 15 | (5) |
| 2023–2024 | → Dartford (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 2024 | Chelmsford City | 16 | (8) |
| 2024– | Eastbourne Borough | 17 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 21 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
George John Alexander (born 22 June 2001) is an English footballer who plays for National League South club Eastbourne Borough.[2]
Career
[edit]Millwall
[edit]Born in London, Alexander signed for Millwall at the age of seven.[3] 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.[3]
Bromley
[edit]In August 2021, Alexander signed for National League club Bromley following a successful trial period.[4]
Loans
[edit]On 2 February 2023, he joined National League South club Welling United on loan until the end of the season.[5]
He made eleven appearances for the club, scoring four goals before being recalled and joining Slough Town on 23 March;[6] the club he had scored a hat-trick against the previous month.[7]
On 11 August 2023, Alexander rejoined National League South club Slough Town on loan until 1 January 2024.[8]
On 23 November 2023, Alexander joined Dartford on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.[9] Alexander was recalled by Bromley on 1 February 2024.
Chelmsford City
[edit]On 2 February 2024, Alexander signed for National League South side Chelmsford City on a permanent deal.[10] Alexander scored his first goal for the club against Eastbourne Borough in a 3–0 victory.[11]
Eastbourne Borough
[edit]On 7 May 2024, Alexander signed for Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2024–25 season.[12]
Personal life
[edit]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.[3]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 21 December 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Millwall | 2018–19[13] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bromley | 2021–22[2] | National League | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 1 | 32 | 6 | |
| 2022–23[2] | National League | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24[2] | National League | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 38 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 7 | ||
| Welling United (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League South | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | |
| Slough Town (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League South | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | |
| Slough Town (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 5 | |
| Dartford (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Chelmsford City | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 16 | 8 | — | — | 1[c] | 1 | 17 | 9 | ||
| Eastbourne Borough | 2024–25[2] | National League South | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[d] | 3 | 21 | 14 | |
| Career total | 91 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 107 | 36 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in the Kent Senior Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in the National League South play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in the FA Trophy, one appearance and three goals in the Sussex Senior Cup
References
[edit]- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall" (PDF). English Football League. p. 43. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j George Alexander at Soccerway
- ^ a b c Cawley, Richard (7 May 2019). "George Alexander: It's a dream come true to make Millwall debut". London News Online. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ "Alexander is a Raven!". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "Wings sign striker George Alexander on loan from Bromley". www.wellingunited.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS SLOUGH TOWN ON LOAN". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT / SLOUGH TOWN 0 WELLING UNITED 3". www.wellingunited.com. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "George Alexander returns on loan". www.sloughtownfc.net. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS DARTFORD ON LOAN". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Alexander joins the Clarets". Chelmsford City F.C. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Alexander's first Chelmsford City goal". Chelmsford City F.C. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Borough sign Alexander". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Games played by George Alexander in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Footballers from the London Borough of Bexley
- People from Bexley
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Millwall F.C. players
- Bromley F.C. players
- Welling United F.C. players
- Slough Town F.C. players
- Dartford F.C. players
- Chelmsford City F.C. players
- Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- 21st-century English sportsmen