Alex Scott (footballer, born 2003)

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Alex Scott
Personal information
Full name Alex Jay Scott[1]
Date of birth (2003-08-21) 21 August 2003 (age 18)
Place of birth Guernsey
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Bristol City
Number 36
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Guernsey 22 (0)
2020– Bristol City 20 (3)
National team‡
2021 England U18 1 (0)
2021– England U19 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 December 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:27, 17 November 2021 (UTC)

Alex Jay Scott (born 21 August 2003) is a professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Bristol City. Born in Guernsey, he represents England internationally at U-19 level.

Club career[]

Scott signed for Isthmian League side Guernsey on turning 16 having previously trained with the youth teams of Southampton and AFC Bournemouth,[2] he made his debut for the Green Lions against Phoenix Sports on 31 August 2019 becoming the youngest ever Guernsey player.[3] Scott made 23 appearances for Guernsey before his transfer in January 2020.[2]

In December 2019, Scott signed a pre-contract agreement with Championship side Bristol City.[4] Having initially linked up with the club's academy, Scott signed his first professional contract with Bristol City in March 2021.[5][6] Scott made his professional debut with Bristol City as a 71st minute substitute in a 3–2 Championship loss to Luton Town on 25 April 2021.[7] After missing a crucial chance earlier on in the game against Nottingham Forest, Scott soon went on to get his first career goal for the Robins, putting them 1-0 up on the 19th of October 2021 at the 39th minute mark, coming off in the 78th minute in a game that ended 2-1 to Nottingham Forest.[8]He scored a second goal against Derby County on the 4th of December 2021 at Ashton Gate. This was the only goal of the game as the Robins won 1-0 against the rams.This gave Bristol City a vital win. He was named man of the match.

International career[]

Scott received his first call-up to the England national under-18 football team side in March 2021.[9] On 29 March 2021, Scott made his debut as a second-half substitute in England's 2–0 win against Wales.[10][11]

On 2 September 2021, Scott made his debut for the England U19s during a 2-0 victory over Italy U19s at St. George's Park. [12]

Career statistics[]

As of match played 6 November 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Guernsey 2019–20[2] Isthmian League
South East Division 		22 0 — — 1[a] 0 23 0
Bristol City 2019–20[13] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2020–21[14] Championship 3 0 0 0 0 0 — 3 0
2021–22[15] Championship 10 1 0 0 0 0 — 10 1
Total 13 1 0 0 0 0 — 13 1
Career total 35 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 36 1
  1. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy

References[]

  1. ^ "EFL Professional retain list 2019-20" (PDF). EFL.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Alex Scott". guernseyfc.com. Guernsey F.C. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Alex Scott: Guernsey FC teenager impresses boss Tony Vance in Sevenoaks win". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Alex Scott: Bristol City sign Guernsey midfielder". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  5. ^ Piercy, James (2 March 2021). "Bristol City secure future of teen talent in whirlwind week for academy playmaker". Bristol Post. Reach plc. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Alex Scott: Bristol City youngster's success shows importance of Guernsey FC, says Tony Vance". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Bristol City 2–3 Luton Town". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  8. ^ Le Prevost, Gareth (21 October 2021). "Scott off the mark for Bristol City". Guernsey Press. Guernsey Press. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Guernsey footballer Alex Scott named in England U18 squad". Guernsey Press. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Two second-half goals seal win for England men's under-18s over Wales in Cardiff". thefa.com. The Football Association. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Guernsey footballer Alex Scott makes England under 18s debut against Wales". itv.com. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  12. ^ "England MU19s 2-0 Italy". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  13. ^ "Games played by Alex Scott in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Games played by Alex Scott in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Games played by Alex Scott in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2021.

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