Alex Stavrinou

Alex Stavrinou

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Stavrinou
Date of birth	(1990-09-13) 13 September 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth	Harlow, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
2003–2009	Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Charlton Athletic	0	(0)
2009–2010	→ Ebbsfleet United (loan)	22	(1)
2010	→ Cambridge United (loan)	11	(0)
2011–2012	Ebbsfleet United	7	(0)
2011	→ Lewes (loan)
2012–2014	Cray Wanderers
2014	Aveley
2014–2015	Cray Wanderers
2015–2016	Aveley
International career
	Cyprus U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:11, 25 March 2012 (UTC)

Alexander Stavrinou (born 13 September 1990) is an English professional footballer, who most recently played as a midfielder for Aveley.

Being of Cypriot heritage, he has represented Cyprus youth at international level. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Club career

Stavrinou started his career in the Charlton Athletic Youth Academy from the age of 13, ^[2] rising through into the Reserves. ^[1] In the 2008–09 season, he made 23 appearances for the under-18 team scoring once, and a further 12 appearances in the reserves. ^[1] He signed his first professional contract for Charlton Athletic in June 2009. ^[3] Stavrinou made his first-team debut for Charlton in their 1–0 away against Herford United in the League Cup on 11 August. ^[4] Charlton manager, Phil Parkinson praised Stavrinou saying; "Alex Stavrinou came in for his debut and I thought it was an absolutely terrific performance". ^[5] Stavrinou signed for Conference National club Ebbsfleet United on a one-month loan in November 2009, which was then extended to a season long loan where he won 'young player of the year' . ^[6]

In October 2010, Stavrinou joined Cambridge United on a one-month loan deal. ^[7] His loan was later extended until 9 January 2011. ^[8] In May 2011, Stavrinou played for Aldershot Town in a reserve game against Brentford, losing 4–1. ^[9] On 12 August 2011, Stavrinou signed for his former loan club Ebbsfleet United following a vote by members of My Football Club, which owned Ebbsfleet United, to increase the playing budget.

After finishing the 2013–14 season as player of the year at Cray Wanderers, he started the following season at Aveley. After a brief spell back with Cray Wanderers at the end of the year, he returned to Aveley in January 2015. ^[10]

International career

Although born in England, Stavrinou has represented Cyprus under-17, qualifying through his father's Cypriot heritage. ^{[1] [2]} Stravrinou was also approached to feature for Cyprus under-21, but stated at the time that he'd like to concentrate on his career with Charlton Athletic. He said; "They've spoken to my parents about possibly featuring for the U21s but as I've only got a year here I really need to be pushing on and focusing all my efforts on Charlton." ^[2]

Style of play

As a youth player, Stavrinou played as a centre back, before his under-16 manager Steve Avory converted him into a midfielder. ^[2] Martin Ling described him as; "tenacious but also technical central midfielder who can do both sides of the game". ^[7]

Personal life

As a young man, he attended St Bonaventure's Catholic School in Forest Gate. After he was done with his job at Charlton Athletic he went to a sports company called Sports4Schools. ^[1] He is known for teaching PE lessons at Essex Primary School in Manor Park.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "First team: Alex Stavrinou". Charlton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 1 May 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
2. Harvey, Tom (30 June 2009). "Alex's aim". Charlton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
3. "Stavrinou turns professional". Vital Football. 27 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 July 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
4. "Fixtures/Results: Hereford 1 – 0 Charlton". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
5. "Addicks youngster turns pro". Dartford Messenger. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
6. "Fleet sign Charlton teenager". Kent News. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2009.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
7. "Cambridge United swoop for Charlton's Alex Stavrinou". Cambridge First. 9 October 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
8. Harvey, Tom (9 November 2010). "Stav extends United spell". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 3 May 2011.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
9. Harvey, Tom (3 May 2011). "Shots call for Stav". Charlton Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
10. "Two in – Two Out at Aveley". Pitch Hero Non League. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2016.

External links

• Alex Stavrinou at Soccerway