Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a professional soccer player for English Premier League side, Liverpool FC, known for his pace, strength, agility and dexterity.

Early Accomplishments

Growing up, Alex was involved in soccer, rugby and cricket. However, his commitment to Southampton Academy made him drop cricket and rugby.

At age 16, he became the 2nd youngest player for Southampton FC and made the Team of the Year during the 2010-11 season. He got recruited by Arsenal FC months after.

Best Known For

Another product of the famed Saints Academy, Alex spent six injury-troubled seasons with Arsenal where he scored 20 goals in 198 appearances, winning 3 FA Cups and Community Shields also. He made a switch to Liverpool FC in August 2017 and has equally impressed.

He has represented England at youth level 12 times, scoring 4 goals for the U21 team in 2011. 

He was called up to the senior team in 2012 and has scored 6 goals in 32 appearances.

Sexual Orientation

Alex is straight and has been dating pop star Perrie Edwards since December 2016. While any of Alex’s previous relationships are unknown, Perrie was formerly engaged to Zayn Malik until their 2015 split.  

Family

Alex and his younger (and also professional soccer player) brother, Christian are sons of ex-player Mark Chamberlain and Wendy Oxlade. 

He is also the nephew of ex-player, Neville Chamberlain.

Religion

Alex is said to be a believer in God and has indicated himself to be a Christian.

Worth To Know

Due to his incredible power, he has been nicknamed “The Ox”.

He is the youngest UCL English goal scorer ever, scoring in the 8th minute of a game against Olympiacos in 2011.