Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander (born 15 April 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for HB Køge Women.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander[1] | ||
Date of birth | 15 April 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Reading, Berkshire, England | ||
Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | HB Køge Women | ||
Number | 33 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2017 | Arsenal | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2021 | LSU Tigers | 81 | (21) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022 | Washington Spirit | 9 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Montpellier | 5 | (0) |
2023 | Reading | 1 | (0) |
2023–2024 | London City Lionesses | 11 | (0) |
2024– | HB Køge Women | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:15, 12 November 2024 (UTC) |
Career
editLSU Tigers
editIn 2017, Alexander joined the LSU Tigers in the United States.[2][3][4] It was announced she would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.[5]
On 2 November 2021, Alexander was named All-SEC first-team honors, the first player for LSU to do so since Lucy Parker in 2018.[6]
Alexander's 22 assists during her time with LSU makes her the joint 2nd highest assister in school history.[7]
Washington Spirit
editBefore the 2022 season, Alexander signed for American side Washington Spirit.[8][9][10] She was drafted 14th overall during the Round 2 pick.[11] On 20 March 2022, she debuted for Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup during a 0–0 draw with Orlando Pride.[12]
Montpellier HSC
editOn 20 September 2022, the Spirit transferred Alexander for an undisclosed fee to French club Montpellier HSC.[13] She made her debut against Olympique Lyonnais on 23 September 2022.[14]
Reading
editOn 4 February 2023, Reading announced the signing of Alexander from Montpellier.[15] On 29 June 2023, Reading announced the departure of Alexander.[16]
London City Lionesses
editOn 4 August 2023, Alexander was announced at London City Lionesses on a one year contract.[17] On 25 June 2024, it was announced that Alexander would be leaving London City Lionesses when her contract expired.[18]
HB Køge
editOn 29 August 2024, Alexander was announced at HB Køge on a two year contract.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Tinaya Alexander". LSU Tigers. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ "Tinaya Alexander is leading the way for LSU's historic start to the season". bgn.fm. 16 September 2021.
- ^ ""We deserve to be there" LSU forward Tinaya Alexander discusses win, team's No. 6 national ranking". tiger.tv. 18 September 2021.
- ^ "LSU soccer forward Tinaya Alexander to miss rest of season with knee injury". lsureveille.com. 21 October 2019.
- ^ "LSU soccer forward Tinaya Alexander to miss rest of season with knee injury". lsureveille.com. 21 October 2019.
- ^ "LSU soccer standout Tinaya Alexander earns All-SEC first-team honors". tigerrag.com. 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Washington Spirit Sign 2022 Draftee Tinaya Alexander". oursportscentral.com. 4 March 2022.
- ^ "Washington Spirit rookie Tinaya Alexander carries late father with her". justwomenssports.com. 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Spirit Rookie Tinaya Alexander Took the Long Road to Pro Soccer". washingtoncitypaper.com. 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Surprised to be Drafted, English Internationals Tinaya Alexander and Lucy Shepherd Settle in with Washington". ourgamemag.com. 15 April 2022.
- ^ "LSU's Alexander drafted by the Washington Spirit". bogalusadailynews.com. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Orlando Pride vs Washington Spirit - 20 March 2022". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Spirit Forward Tinaya Alexander Transferring to France's Montpellier HSC" (Press release). Washington Spirit. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Montpellier vs Olympique Lyonnais - 23 September 2022". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "FORWARD PENS DEAL WITH READING FC WOMEN". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "READING FC WOMEN PLAYERS RELEASED AS CONTRACTS EXPIRE". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to London City Lionesses, Tinaya Alexander". www.londoncitylionesses.com.
- ^ "London City Lionesses 2024-25 Released List". www.londoncitylionesses.com.
- ^ "Welcome Tinaya". www.hbkoge.dk (in Danish).
External links
edit- Tinaya Alexander at Soccerway.com
- Tinaya Alexander at FBref.com