George Alexander (footballer)

Not to be confused with George Alexander (Canadian football).

George Alexander

Personal information
Full name	George John Alexander [1]
Date of birth	(2001-06-22) 22 June 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Bexley, England
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Eastbourne Borough
Number	9
Youth career
0000–2019	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	12	(9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

George John Alexander (born 22 June 2001) is an English footballer who plays for National League South club Eastbourne Borough. ^[2]

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 16 November 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	12	9	1	0	—		2 [d]	3	15	12
Career total			86	29	9	0	0	0	6	5	101	34

1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in the Kent Senior Cup
3. Appearance(s) in the National League South play-offs
4. One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance and three goals in the Sussex Senior Cup

References

1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall" (PDF). English Football League. p. 43. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
2. George Alexander at Soccerway
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.