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
Chelmsford City
Youth career
0000–2019 Millwall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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)
*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 Chelmsford City.[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]

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 30 January 2024
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Millwall 2018–19[12] 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 58 12 2 0 0 0 3 1 63 13
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. ^ One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall" (PDF). English Football League. p. 43. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i George Alexander at Soccerway
  3. ^ 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.
  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. ^ "Games played by George Alexander in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.