Alex Scott (footballer, born 2003)

Alex Jay Scott (born 21 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bristol City.

For other people named Alex Scott, see Alex Scott (disambiguation).

Alex Scott
Personal information
Full name Alex Jay Scott[1]
Date of birth (2003-08-21) 21 August 2003
Place of birth Guernsey, Channel Islands
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Bristol City
Number 36
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Guernsey 14 (0)
2020– Bristol City 39 (4)
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 24 April 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:27, 17 November 2021 (UTC)

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 15 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 19 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]

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 2 January 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Guernsey 2019–20[2] Isthmian League
South East Division		 140——1[lower-alpha 1]0150
Bristol City 2019–20[13] Championship 000000—00
2020–21[14] Championship 300000—30
2021–22[15] Championship 2631000—273
Total 2931000—303
Career total 433100010453
  1. Appearance in FA Trophy

References
  1. "EFL Professional retain list 2019–20" (PDF). EFL.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. "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 3 September 2021.
  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 22 February 2022.
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