George Alexander (footballer)

English footballer

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

George AlexanderPersonal information

Full name|  George John Alexander[1]
Date of birth|  (2001-06-22) 22 June 2001 (age 23)
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*
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|  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]

## 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 30 January 2024
Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup  | League Cup  | Other  | Total

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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  | 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. ^ "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.

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* e

Eastbourne Borough F.C. - current squad

* 2 Leslie
* 3 Pitblado
* 4 Barry (c)
* 5 Quick
* 7 Ligendza
* 8 Clarke
* 9 Alexander
* 10 Klass
* 11 Ballard-McBride
* 12 Beckford
* 16 Carter
* 17 Davis
* 18 Harley
* 19 Pavey
* 21 Duah
* 24 Diarra
* 26 Sesay
* 28 Bamba
* 33 Bird
* – Holter
* Manager: Murray

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals
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*[t]: Discuss this template
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*[Leslie]: Scott Leslie
*[Pitblado]: Isaac Pitblado
*[Quick]: Daniel Quick
*[Ligendza]: Siyabonga Ligendza
*[Clarke]: Jack Clarke
*[Ballard-McBride]: Finn Ballard-McBride
*[Beckford]: Jay Beckford
*[Carter]: Freddie Carter
*[Harley]: Will Harley
*[Duah]: Delwin Duah
*[Bamba]: Yahya Bamba
*[Holter]: Finlay Holter