George Alexander (footballer)

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George Alexander
Personal information
Full name George John Alexander [1]
Date of birth (2001-06-22) 22 June 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Bexley, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Eastbourne Borough
Number 9
Youth career
0000–2019 Millwall
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021 Millwall 1 (0)
2021–2024 Bromley 38 (6)
2023Welling United (loan) 11 (4)
2023Slough Town (loan) 7 (6)
2023Slough Town (loan) 15 (5)
2023–2024Dartford (loan) 9 (2)
2024 Chelmsford City 16 (8)
2024– Eastbourne Borough 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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. [2]

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Career

Millwall

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

In August 2021, Alexander signed for National League club Bromley following a successful trial period. [4]

Loans

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

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

On 7 May 2024, Alexander signed for Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2024–25 season. [12]

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. [3]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 January 2024
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall 2018–19 [13] Championship 1000000010
Bromley 2021–22 [2] National League 285202 [lower-alpha 1] 1326
2022–23 [2] National League91000091
2023–24 [2] National League10200030
Total386400021447
Welling United (loan) 2022–23 [2] National League South 1140000114
Slough Town (loan) 2022–23 [2] National League South76000076
Slough Town (loan) 2023–24 [2] National League South1554000195
Dartford (loan) 2023–24 [2] National League South921 [lower-alpha 2] 0102
Chelmsford City 2023–24 [2] National League South000000
Career total58122000316313
  1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup

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References

  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall" (PDF). English Football League. p. 43. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 George Alexander at Soccerway
  3. 1 2 3 Cawley, Richard (7 May 2019). "George Alexander: It's a dream come true to make Millwall debut". London News Online. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  4. "Alexander is a Raven!". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  5. "Wings sign striker George Alexander on loan from Bromley". www.wellingunited.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  6. "GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS SLOUGH TOWN ON LOAN". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  7. "MATCH REPORT / SLOUGH TOWN 0 WELLING UNITED 3". www.wellingunited.com. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  8. "George Alexander returns on loan". www.sloughtownfc.net. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  9. "GEORGE ALEXANDER JOINS DARTFORD ON LOAN". www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  10. "Alexander joins the Clarets". Chelmsford City F.C. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  11. "Alexander's first Chelmsford City goal". Chelmsford City F.C. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  12. "Borough sign Alexander". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  13. "Games played by George Alexander in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.